KVB FASTag is designed to make your journey simpler and faster on highways. FASTags leverage RFID technology, eliminating the need for manual toll plaza interactions by seamlessly identifying your vehicle. With the government’s mandate for FASTags on all vehicles, obtaining your FASTag from Karur Vysya Bank has become remarkably straightforward. Continue reading to discover the process of acquiring FASTag KVB as well as the online recharge modes.
What is FASTag?
FASTag, utilising RFID technology, streamlines electronic toll collection at plazas. This reloadable RFID Tag, linked to a wallet, enables hassle-free toll payment without stopping at booths. Vehicles equipped with FASTags enjoy uninterrupted travel via dedicated lanes, where RFID scans deduct toll charges from the linked prepaid account. Affixed to the vehicle’s windshield after activation, this innovation originated from NHAI and IHMCL under India’s Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, supported for payment and settlement by NPCI under the NETC brand.
Benefits of KVB FASTag
Besides making your travel on highways simpler and faster, the KVB FASTag provides several other benefits.
- Eliminates the need for toll payments by cash. You can avoid the ordeal of digging your purse for exact change to pay the toll fees.
- No stopping and waiting in long queues at the toll plazas. Prevents congestion and saves time as well as fuel.
- SMS notifications for every debit in your FASTag account. Helps keep track of toll payments.
- Online recharge is available through various channels like UPI-enabled applications, web portal for customers, as well as through KVB Net Banking
- Offline recharge through KVB branches is also possible.
How To Apply For KVB FASTag Online in 2023?
Follow the procedure given below for FASTag KVB online
Step 1: Visit the official website of KVB
Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply FASTag Online’ option
Step 3: Enter the details required about yourself and the vehicle.
Step 4: Complete KYC by uploading the required documents
Step 5: Pay the prescribed fee for the FASTag issue through any of the options available.
Step 6: The Bank will verify the application and the documents and will dispatch the preactivated FASTag to your contact address in their records.
How To Apply For KVB FASTag Offline in 2023?
You can apply for KVB FASTag Offline through any of the KVB branches. The procedure for the offline application is given below:
Step 1: Locate the nearest KVB Branch.
Step 2: Obtain the KVB FASTag application from the branch.
Step 3: Fill in the required details.
Step 4: Submit the application along with the required KYC documents and the registration certificate of your vehicle at the designated counter.
Step 5: Pay the prescribed fee for KVB FASTag
Step 6: The bank will verify the application and the documents submitted and dispatch the FASTag KVB to your contact address.
What Are The Different Portals To Avail Of Free KVB FASTag in 2023?
You can also avail of FASTag KVB through the following portals besides the ones mentioned above.
Through POS Terminals
- Locate the nearest POS sales office
- Keep your KYC documents and your vehicle registration certificate handy when you go to the POS Sales office.
- Obtain the FASTag application form and fill in the details
- Submit the application form along with the self-attested copies of the documents required.
- The FASTag will be issued upon verification of the documents and the application form.
- The representative of the agency will affix the FASTag to your car.
- You should then use the My FASTag app to activate the FASTag. You can then start using the tag for payments at toll plazas.
Through Paytm
Follow the procedure given below to buy KVB FASTag through Paytm
- Click on the Paytm icon on your smartphone to open the app.
- Type FASTag on the search bar
- Under the My Paytm FASTag’ option click on ‘Buy’
- Choose ‘KVB’ from the dropdown.
- Make the payment through any of the payment options made available.
- The FASTag KVB will be delivered to your doorstep.
How To Activate KVB FASTag Online?
The FASTag KVB purchased through the bank either online or offline will be preactivated and can be used immediately after the purchase. However, if you have purchased the tag through retailers or any other source, it has to be activated before using it for toll payments. Follow the simple steps given below for activation.
- Download and install the ‘My FASTag App’
- Click on the ‘Activate NHAI FASTag’ option
- Choose the website from where you purchased the tag.
- Enter the FASTag ID mentioned at the bottom of the tag, or scan the QR code
- Enter the details of your vehicle
- You can either link your bank account or select any prepaid wallet.
How to Recharge KVB FASTag Online in 2023?
KVB has provided various channels to simplify the FASTag KVB recharge process.
Using KVB D’Lite App
The procedure for KVB FASTag Recharge Online is
- Install the KVB D’Lite App from the Google Play Store
- Under the ‘Funds Transfer’ option choose FASTag
- Select ‘Instant Funds Transfer to FASTag’ option
- Enter the Virtual ID in the format ‘netc.VEHICLE NUMBER@kvb’
- Enter the recharge amount
- Choose the payment option
- On successful payment, your FASTag account will be recharged and you will receive a notification through SMS.
Using KVB Upay
This is another option available for FASTag Recharge KVB and the recharge is done as follows:
- Download and install the KVB Upay App from the Google Play Store
- Under ‘Funds Transfer’ choose Instant Funds Transfer to FASTag’
- Provide the Virtual ID netc.VEHICLE NUMBER@kvb
- Key in the recharge amount
- Choose any payment option (debit card, credit card, net banking, etc.)
- Once the payment is made, the balance in your FASTag account will be updated.
Using GPay
For FASTag KVB Recharge online using this UPI-enabled app follow the steps given below:
- Click on the Gpay icon on your smartphone
- Under Bills and Recharges, choose ‘FASTag Recharge’
- Enter your vehicle number
- Enter the recharge amount
- Make payment through any of the available options.
- Your FASTag account will be updated on successful payment.
Through KVB FASTag Customer Portal
The procedure for FASTag Recharge KVB through KVB FASTag Customer Portal is:
- Access the KVB FASTag Customer Portal https://www.FASTag.kvb.co.in/home
- Log in using your FASTag primary mobile number
- Provide your vehicle number
- Enter the recharge amount
- Pay using any of the options available.
You can also do the KVB Recharge FASTag by visiting the nearest branch. The bank will accept cash as well cheque for recharge.
How To Check KVB FASTag Balance Online?
Various options are available for KVB FASTag Balance Check online-
Through the KVB D’Lite App
- Login to the KVB D’lite App using your login credentials
- Once you log in, you can view your FASTag account balance under the FASTag services
Through KVB FASTag Customer Portal
- Access the KVB FASTag Customer Portal
- Enter your mobile number to login
- Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number for verification
- Your KVB FASTag balance will be displayed on the screen
You can also do the KVB FASTag Balance Check in the following ways
Through Customer Care
Call the KVB FASTag Customer Care Number 1800 102 1916 and get your FASTag KVB Balance
Through SMS
Send an SMS in the format Khes.VBNETC xxxx to KVB FASTag Balance Check number 9244770000 where xxxx will be your vehicle number. You will get your FASTag KVB balance via SMS.
How To Use KVB FASTag?
This is how you use the FASTag KVB
- Begin by removing the white adhesive liner from the tag, making it ready for use.
- Place the KVB FASTag at the top centre of your windshield, just behind the rearview mirror.
- Keep in mind that once the tag is securely attached, avoid repositioning it, as doing so may damage the RFID circuit and make the tag non-functional.
KVB FASTag FAQ’s:-
To reset the FASTag KVB password you will have to
Access the KVB FASTag login link https://www.FASTag.kvb.co.in
The mobile number you have registered with the FASTag will be the ‘User Name’ Enter the User Name and the Captcha displayed on the screen.
Click on the ‘Forgot Password’ option.
The new password will be sent to your registered mobile number as well as your email ID.
The charges applicable for FASTag KVB are a security deposit ranging from Rs. 200 to Rs. 500 depending on the category of the vehicle and a minimum balance of Rs. 100 to Rs. 300 depending on the vehicle category.
No FASTag will be required for two-wheelers.
The KVB FASTag Customer Care Number is 1800 102 1916
The documents required for KVB FASTag are:
A valid address proof and Photo ID proof of the vehicle owner
A copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle and an image showing the front and side view of the vehicle for registered vehicles.
If the vehicle is not registered, then, you should provide a copy of the invoice with the chassis number and engine number. An image of the front and side view of the vehicle also has to be submitted.