Introduction about FASTag
Introduction-
FASTag is a simple to use, reloadable tag which enables automatic deduction of toll charges and lets you pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction. FASTag is linked to a prepaid account from which the applicable toll amount is deducted or Paytm. The tag employs Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) technology and is affixed on the vehicle's windscreen after the tag account is active.
FASTag is a perfect solution for a hassle free trip on national highways. FASTag offers near non-stop movement of vehicles through toll plazas and the convenience of cashless payment of toll fee with nation-wide interoperable Electronic Toll Collection Services.
Using the mobile app of Fast tag, you can make toll payments in no time. Trusted as an electronic toll collection system, fastag leverages advanced technologies to make e toll payments convenient and completely secure. Its Radio Frequency Identification or RFID technology directly connects your app with toll plaza. With that, the payments are directly deducted from your linked savings account. As you can install the tag on your windscreen, there is no need to stop at any toll plaza. The transaction happens automatically.
Benefits of Fastag-
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Benefits
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Stop Waiting at Toll Plaza
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· Fastag is the ultimate solution for you to stop waiting at toll plazas.
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Save Fuel & Time at toll plaza
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· You can save fuel and time at toll plazas
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No need to carry cash
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· You doesn't need to worry about carrying cash for the toll payments
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Get cash back
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· You will get cash back for paying toll tax through fastag
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SMS Alert
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· You will get the SMS alerts regarding the transactions.
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Online Recharge
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· You can recharge your tag account online through, Credit Card/ Debit Card or Net Banking or can also link your tag with your bank account or paytm account
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Web portal for customers
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· Customers can access their statements by logging on the FASTag customer portal
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Environmental Benefit
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· Reduced air pollution
· Reduced use of paper
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Social Benefit
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· Reduced toll payment hassles
· Analytics for better highway
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Economic Benefit
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· Reduced effort in management at toll plaza
· Reduced effort in monitoring centrally
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Documents required-
- Photo copy of registration certificate of vehicle
- Copy of Driving license of vehicle owner
- Photograph of the vehicle owner
- Copy of address proof of vehicle owner
How to buy FASTag-
A customer can visit any of the Point of Sale (POS) locations at toll plazas/ issuer agency to get FASTag account created. Apart from toll plazas, FASTag will be available in banks which the authorities have signed up with. For a traveller to get the tag, he or she can approach those specific banks.
Currently, there are many private and public sector banks which have partnered with the NHAI. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Syndicate Bank, Axis Bank, IDFC Bank and State Bank of India are among them. Among the payments banks, Paytm offers FASTag to its buyers.