FASTag is a quick and convenient mode of paying toll charges on highways in India. It is linked to a prepaid account and uses RFID technology for automatic deduction. You get alerts whenever there is a debit to the prepaid account along with the available balance. Periodical recharge to the account can be done using several online options. This ensures hassle-free travel without the need for transacting in cash.
How to Recharge FASTag Online?
With frequent notifications via SMS given your available balance every time the toll fee is debited, you can keep track of when you need to recharge your FASTag account or when to do the FASTag Monthly Pass Recharge.
To make the FASTag Monthly Pass Recharge seamless and hassle-free various online options are available. You can now do the FASTag recharge through:
- Paytm FASTag App
- Through IMPS and UPI
- Freecharge App
- Through the Issuer Bank website
If you are using any mobile application for the Recharge, you will have to install the specific app on your smartphone and follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Login to the app
Step 2: Choose the FASTag issuer from the app
Step 3: Enter your vehicle number
Step 4: Enter the amount to pay and click on the ‘Proceed’ tab
Step 5: Choose the payment option and continue
Step 6: Your FASTag will be recharged and you will be updated via SMS
For FASTag Monthly Recharge, you will also have to select the toll plaza for which the pass is issued and then continue with the payment option.
To make the FASTag Recharge through the issuer bank website:
Step 1: Access the bank’s website
Step 2: Log in to your net banking account at the bank
Step 3: Select the ‘Bills and Recharge’ option and click on the ‘Continue’ tab
Step 4: Under the ‘Pay Option select the ‘FASTag’ icon
Step 5: Select the Bank’s FASTag option
Step 6: Enter your Vehicle Number
Step 7: Click on the ‘Pay’ option
Step 8: The balance available and the maximum recharge permitted, the vehicle number and the customer details will be displayed on the next screen
Step 9: Enter the recharge amount and select the payment option
Step 10: The recharge process will be completed and your FASTag account recharged
List of FASTag Providers Online in 2023
The list of FASTag Providers Online in 2023 are:
- Bank of Baroda
- Axis Bank
- City Union Bank
- Equitas Small Finance Bank
- Federal Bank
- HDFC Bank
- IDFC Bank
- ICICI Bank
- Kotak Mahindra Bank
- IndusInd Bank
- Karur Vysya Bank
- Paytm Payments Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- South Indian Bank
- State Bank of India
How to make FASTag Recharge online at Freecharge?
To make FASTag Recharge Online at Freecharge you should have installed the freecharge app on your smartphone. You can download and install the Freecharge App from Google Play Store or App Store
Step 1: Click on the Freecharge App icon on your smartphone
Step 2: Log in to the app with the login credentials
Step 3: Go to the “New Payments’ Section and Click on the ‘FASTag Recharge’ option
Step 4: Click on the FASTag Issuer Bank
Step 5: Enter the vehicle number
Step 6: For FASTag Monthly Pass Recharge, you will have to select the relevant toll plaza
Step 7: Enter the recharge amount
Step 8: Select any payment option like a credit card, debit card, Freecharge balance, net banking, etc. to complete the payment process
How to make FASTag Recharge online at Paytm?
For FASTag Recharge online at Paytm, login to your Paytm account and follow the instructions given below to complete the process
Step 1: Choose the ‘Recharge and Bill Payments’ option on your Paytm app
Step 2: Click on the ‘View More’ option
Step 3: Scroll down to the ‘Transit Section’ and select ‘FASTag Recharge’
Step 4: Select the FASTag Issuer Bank from the dropdown
Step 5: Enter your vehicle number and click on ‘Proceed’
Step 6: Enter the Recharge amount and proceed
Step 7: Select from the payment options Paytm Wallet, UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card and make the payment
How to make FASTag Recharge online at Park+?
The simplest mode for FASTag Recharge Online is through Park+. A just a few clicks and the recharge is done.
Step 1: Download the Park Plus app onto your smartphone from Google Play Store or App Store
Step 2: Click on the Park Plus app icon on your device
Step 3: Log in to the app and click on the ‘Recharge’ option and choose ‘FASTag’
Step 4: Enter your vehicle number and Park Plus will identify your issuer bank
Step 5: Select the payment option and make the payment.
How to make FASTag Recharge online at bank websites?
For FASTag Recharge Online at the Bank’s website, you should login to the FASTag issuer bank’s website and follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Login to your netbanking account of the issuer bank with your login credentials
Step 2: Go to the ‘FASTag’ option
Step 3: Choose the ‘FASTag Recharge’ option
Step 4: Enter your Vehicle Number and submit
Step 5: The balance available and the maximum recharge amount will be seen on the next screen
Step 6: Enter the recharge amount
Step 7: Select the payment option from debit card, credit card, net banking, etc., to complete the payment
Documents Required for FASTag Registration
The documents required for FASTag Registration are:
- FASTag Application Form
- Registration Certificate (RC) of the vehicle
- Aadhaar Card/Driving License/PAN Card/Voter ID Card/Passport
Benefits of Using FASTag
The benefits of using FASTag are:
- You can reduce travel time by using FASTag as it avoids long queues at the toll plaza
- Slowing down your vehicle when you reach the toll plaza not only slows down your travel pace but frequent speed reduction will consume more fuel
- You can breeze through toll plazas without slowing down which reduces congestion and traffic jams;
- You will have to stop at multiple toll plaza when you are on a long journey. With a FASTag you can just pass through the toll booths while the FASTag takes care of the payment.
- Periodical notifications whenever your FASTag account is debited will help you keep track of toll expenses.
- The monthly pass option for fleet owners and corporates will prove very economical when they have to pass through the toll plaza regularly
- Adoption of FASTag for toll payments reduces fuel usage and paper and makes a valuable contribution to a green environment
- With the FASTag recharge is made convenient through several online options.
- The long validity period of 5 years for FASTag eliminates the need for frequent renewals.
- Availing of a FASTag is simple with various user-friendly options including the Paytm app, banks, designated shops, or toll booths.
FASTag Recharge FAQ’s:-
Both offline and online options are available to buy FASTag.
 You can buy FASTag offline at POS at the following locations:
All NH toll plazas
Over 40000 POS locations by 26 member banks
Selected bank branches of 26 banks
RTOs
Transport Hubs
 You can FASTag online in the following locations
Designated Banks for eg. ICICI Bank, City Union Bank, IDFC Bank, SBI, South Indian Bank and many more
The procedure for FASTag recharge using UPI is
Login to BHIM UPI App
Select the ‘Send Option
Enter the FASTag UPI ID
Select ‘Verify’ UPI ID option
Enter the recharge amount
Enter the PIN to authenticate the transaction
The maximum recharge value depends on the issuer bank.
If your FASTag account is not credited after recharge you should report the same to the issuer bank customer care hub.
One vehicle will be assigned with one FASTag only.