The National Electronic Toll Collection Programme introduced the concept of FASTag, which enables you to make toll payments instantly and conveniently. Now, you no longer have to wait at a toll line to pass through it. FASTag uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology with a chip in a sticker that you must attach to your vehicle’s windshield. This mechanism will automatically make the toll payments at the toll plazas whenever you drive through it.
The payment system operates through a linked wallet or prepaid account. Furthermore, you can make payments at a parking or fuel station at selected locations using a FASTag. Banking institutions like IDFC FIRST Bank have introduced their FIRSTForwardFASTag services that enable customers to check their balance and recharge it online using a credit card, debit card, UPI, etc.
It also enables you to set up an automated FASTag recharge. However, this necessitates that you keep an adequate balance in your account at all times. In this post, you can go through the step-by-step process on how to recharge FASTag online to make your toll payments hassle-free.
Ways to Recharge Your FASTag
Recharging your FASTag is now a straightforward process. Go through the steps mentioned below to complete your recharge right away.
Through the Bank Website
The most convenient way to recharge your FASTag online is by visiting the bank’s website. The steps are as follows:
- Go to the bank’s official FASTag website.
- Navigate to the tab- ‘customer login’.
- Enter the unique username and password and log in to your account.
- You will find the ‘Recharge Account’ button.
- Enter the amount of recharge and click ‘pay’.
- When you click on the ‘pay’ option, you can make your payment using a credit card, debit card or net banking facility.
Through a UPI App
The Unified Payment Interface apps also enable you to recharge the FASTag online conveniently. You must use a UPI app that can support this feature. To recharge via UPI, enter the UPI address and make your payment. It will recharge your FASTag automatically.
For instance, when recharging your FIRSTForwardFASTag, enter the address etoll.vehiclenumber@idfcnetc to make your payment. Secondly, you can also visit the ‘recharge’ section of your mobile app. Click on the “FASTag” option and select IDFC FIRST Bank as a FASTag issuer. Enter the registration number of your vehicle, recharge the amount and click pay, and it will recharge your toll pass automatically online.
Recharge FASTag through WhatsApp
You can now conveniently recharge your FASTag online using WhatsApp. IDFC FIRST Bank takes advantage of the widespread use of this messaging app to offer you a recharge process that is as easy as having a chat.
Mobile Banking
Many major banks provide mobile banking apps that allow you to recharge your FASTag and perform various other transactions. For IDFC FIRST Bank app users, navigate to the “Payments” section and find the FASTag option under “Recharge and Pay Bills.” After registering your vehicle details just once, you can easily recharge your FASTag wallet through the IDFC FIRST Bank mobile banking feature.
End Note
Recharging your FASTag online is now a straightforward process. The above-mentioned steps can make it convenient for you to automate toll plaza monthly pass recharge in a hassle-free manner. Also, now you can facilitate smooth movement of your vehicle in toll plazas using the IDFC FIRST Bank FIRSTForwardFASTag.