NHAI FASTag – Benefits, Charges & Documents Required
NHAI FASTag is a prepaid RFID tag fixed on your vehicle's windscreen that pays National Highway tolls electronically, so you can drive through fee plazas without stopping. It is implemented by IHMCL, a company promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Benefits of using FASTag
The benefits of using NHAI FASTag are as follows:
- Helps in saving time
- Saves you from carrying cash
- Beneficial in accessing the statements by logging on to the FASTag portal
- Sends alerts to the registered mobile number for all transactions done on FASTag
- Private cars, jeeps and vans with a valid FASTag can activate the FASTag Annual Pass for Rs.3,075, which is valid for one year or 200 fee plaza crossings, whichever comes first.
- Payment at National Highway fee plazas is now digital, through FASTag or UPI, as cash payments have been discontinued.
- A vehicle without a valid FASTag that pays through UPI is charged 1.25 times the applicable user fee.
How to Recharge NHAI FASTag Account?
To recharge NHAI FASTag, log in to the official IHMCL FASTag portal or use recharge it using the My FASTag app.
You can pay through UPI, net banking or a debit/credit card. If your NHAI FASTag is linked to a bank account through the My FASTag app, it is topped up automatically when the balance falls below the minimum threshold you have set. You can also recharge in cash through Bharat BillPay at the point-of-sale counters at toll plazas.
For help with FASTag issues on National Highways, you can call the NHAI helpline 1033.
NHAI FASTag Charges
Vehicle Description | Security Deposit (Refundable) | Recharge Amount (Minimum) |
Van/Jeep/Car/Tata Ace | Rs.200 | Depends on the Issuer |
Heavy Construction Machinery/Earth Moving Equipment | Rs.500 | Depends on the Issuer |
3-axle commercial vehicle | Rs.400 | Depends on the Issuer |
4 to 6-axle - Truck | Rs.500 | Depends on the Issuer |
7 or more axle - Truck | Rs.500 | Depends on the Issuer |
3-axle - Truck | Rs.500 | Depends on the Issuer |
3-axle - Bus | Rs.400 | Depends on the Issuer |
2-axle - Bus | Rs.400 | Depends on the Issuer |
Light Commercial Vehicle - 3-Axle | Rs.400 | Depends on the Issuer |
Mini Bus | Rs.300 | Depends on the Issuer |
Light Commercial Vehicle - 2-Axle | Rs.300 | Depends on the Issuer |
The tag cost is capped at Rs.100 including GST. The first recharge at the time of purchase is normally Rs.200 excluding the security deposit, though it varies by issuing bank, and an existing FASTag wallet can be topped up with as little as Rs.1.
Documents Required to Apply for NHAI FASTag
In order to apply for NHAI FASTag, you need to submit the following documents along with the application:
- Your passport size photograph
- KYC documents (as per the category you fall under)
- Registration Certificate of the vehicle
Individuals can submit a driving licence, PAN card, passport or voter ID card as ID and address proof, and a valid driving licence alone is sufficient for both.
Summary
NHAI FASTag is a prepaid, RFID-based tag that lets you pay National Highway tolls digitally without stopping at the fee plaza. It saves time, removes the need for cash and can be recharged through UPI, net banking, cards or the My FASTag app. Check the charges table, keep your KYC documents and the vehicle's Registration Certificate ready, and apply through an authorised issuer to get your NHAI FASTag.
FAQs on NHAI FASTag
1.What is NHAI FASTag?
NHAI FASTag is an RFID-based electronic toll payment tag that is fixed on the windscreen of your vehicle. It lets you pay National Highway tolls without stopping at the fee plaza. The tag is linked to a prepaid wallet or a bank account.
2.Who implements and issues NHAI FASTag?
NHAI FASTag is implemented by IHMCL, a company promoted by NHAI, and is issued through authorised NETC member banks and points of sale. You can buy it at toll plaza counters, authorised bank outlets or online from an issuer.
3.How does NHAI FASTag work at a toll plaza?
NHAI FASTag works through RFID readers at the toll lane that read the tag on your windscreen. The fee is deducted automatically from the linked wallet or account. You receive an SMS alert on your registered mobile number for every deduction.
4.What are the benefits of using NHAI FASTag?
NHAI FASTag saves time at fee plazas and removes the need to carry cash. It also sends transaction alerts to your registered mobile number and lets you view statements on the FASTag portal. The benefits section above lists them in full.
5.How can I recharge my NHAI FASTag?
You can recharge your NHAI FASTag through the My FASTag app or the official portal using UPI, net banking or a debit/credit card. A tag linked to a bank account through the app is topped up automatically when the balance drops below the threshold. The recharge section above explains each option.
6.Can I recharge my NHAI FASTag with cash?
Yes, you can recharge your NHAI FASTag in cash through Bharat BillPay at the point-of-sale counters located at toll plazas. Online options are also available through the app and the portal.
7.What are the NHAI FASTag charges?
NHAI FASTag charges include the tag cost, a refundable security deposit and a first recharge amount. The security deposit and the first recharge differ by vehicle class and by issuing bank, and the charges table above lists them.
8.Is the NHAI FASTag security deposit refundable?
Yes, the security deposit paid for your NHAI FASTag is refundable. It is returned when the account is closed, subject to the issuer's terms and completed KYC.
9.Which documents are required to apply for NHAI FASTag?
You need the vehicle's Registration Certificate, a passport size photograph of the vehicle owner and KYC documents as per the owner's category. The documents section above lists the proofs an individual can submit for NHAI FASTag.
10.What is the validity of NHAI FASTag?
An NHAI FASTag has a fixed validity period from the date of purchase, and during that period you only need to keep the wallet recharged. Check with your issuer for the exact validity of your NHAI FASTag.
11.On which roads can I use my NHAI FASTag?
You can use your NHAI FASTag at National Highway fee plazas and at selected state highway toll plazas that accept FASTag. Look for the FASTag signage at the plaza before you enter.
12.Are there specific lanes for NHAI FASTag users?
Yes, FASTag lanes at National Highway toll plazas are meant only for vehicles with a valid NHAI FASTag or any other valid FASTag. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has directed that all lanes in each direction operate as FASTag lanes.
13.What happens if I enter a fee plaza without a valid NHAI FASTag?
If you enter a fee plaza without a valid NHAI FASTag, you pay a higher user fee than a FASTag user, as set by the National Highways fee rules. The permitted payment mode and the multiple are set by the government and may change.
14.What happens to my NHAI FASTag balance if it gets lost or stolen?
If your NHAI FASTag is lost or stolen, contact the issuer's customer care at once to block it. Once you take a new tag, the issuer transfers the balance from the old account to the new one.
15.Is NHAI FASTag mandatory for my vehicle?
Yes, FASTag is mandatory for four-wheeled and heavier passenger and goods vehicles under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. Holding a valid NHAI FASTag or another valid FASTag lets you pay tolls at the lowest applicable fee.
16.Can I use one NHAI FASTag for more than one vehicle?
No, an NHAI FASTag is issued against the Registration Certificate of one vehicle and cannot be shifted to another. A mismatch in vehicle class can lead to the tag being blacklisted.
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