How To Activate a Fastag
What is Fastag?
FASTag is an electronic toll collection system in India, operated by the National Highways Authority of India. It employs Radio Frequency Identification technology for making toll payments directly from the prepaid or savings account linked to it or directly toll owner.
How To Activate a Fastag
After buying the FASTag, download the My FASTag application on your smartphone. In the My FASTag application, click on Activate NHAI FASTag option. Select the website from where you purchased the FASTag and enter the dedicated ID or scan the QR code to activate it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate my inactive FASTag?
To activate a blocked FASTag, you need to recharge the wallet linked to the tag. You can recharge the FASTag by visiting your tag issuer’s portal, My FASTag app, any other payment aggregators or at the toll plaza.
How do I know if My FASTag is active or inactive?
Kindly ensure the following: You have an active tag – you can check it under the “Manage Tags” section in your FASTag sub-wallet.
Which app is used to activate FASTag?
Step 1: Download the ‘My FASTag App’. Step 2: Fill the required details like Vehicle ID, RFID Number, etc. Step 3: Click on ‘Activate’.
How do I activate FASTag with barcode?
You can activate your FASTag by following these simple steps:
- Go to “My Orders” section of your Paytm App once your FASTag is delivered to you.
- Go to “Shopping” tab and click on your FASTag order details.
- You will see an “Activate Now” button.
- Enter the ID mentioned below the barcode on the FASTag you have received.
How long does it take to activate FASTag?
It will take 24 to 48 business hours for the FASTag to get activated after its issuance. It will be linked to your Paytm Payments Bank account and Paytm Wallet. After activation, the tag will be attached to your car’s windscreen.
How do I recharge My FASTag for the first time?
Step 1: Log into your preferred digital wallet app. Step 2: Locate the option to recharge FASTag in the app. Step 3: Select the FASTag issuing bank, e.g., HDFC Bank, from the drop down menu. Step 4: Enter the vehicle registration number linked to the FASTag account.
Can FASTag get deactivated?
The easiest way to deactivate a tag is by contacting the FASTag provider’s customer care and raising a request for the closure/deactivation of the FASTag linked account. You can also call on 1033, the helpline launched by the National Highways Authority of India for FASTag related concerns.
How do I access FASTag online?
If you have registered as an individual, you can access your account using the Retail Login. Instead, if you have signed up as a corporate user, you can log in from the Corporate Login on the home page of the FASTag portal. 4. Enter your password and then click login to access your FASTag portal.
How do I link My FASTag directly to my bank account?
How do you link FASTag to your bank account? You don’t have to link a FASTag to any bank account rather it is a service provided by several banks in India to cruise through Toll Plazas rapidly. One can recharge the FASTag using several modes such as Internet Banking, Debit Card, UPI, NEFT etc.
How do I link my mobile number to FASTag?
How to change mobile number in FASTag
- Visit the FASTag issuing bank’s branch near you.
- Talk to a bank executive and request for a form to update KYC details.
- Fill out the form and fill in the new mobile number.
- The bank will update the new mobile number which will be linked to your FASTag Account.