About Fastag

What is Fastag?

  FASTag is a perfect solution for a hassle free trip on national highways it's simple to use that uses Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) devices for the identification & tracking purposes. The Tag contains electronically stored information. FASTag is an easy-to-use reloadable tag that enables automatic deduction of toll charges instead of paying cash at toll booths. Employing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, FASTag enables contactless toll collection. The toll charges are automatically deducted from the linked prepaid account by affixing a tag to the vehicle’s windshield.

An RFID tagging system includes the tag itself, a read/write device and a host system application for the data collection, processing and transmission. Fast is 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 through ETC lane.

How does FASTag Work?

FASTag works in a similar fashion to other radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies. There is a RFID enabled sticker that is fixed to a vehicle’s windshield, and a reader at the toll booth can scan this card and wirelessly and automatically processes the payment.
When you pass a FASTag-enabled toll plaza, you won’t have to stop your car to make a cash payment for the toll fee. Instead, you can just keep driving and the fee will be paid automatically.
Basically, the readers can to scan the FASTag card while it is in motion by emitting a signal to the FASTag card to request the toll fee payment, and the payment immediately gets deducted! But, it is essential that a FASTag card is linked with a digital wallet or savings account to ensure that toll fee payment goes through.

Benefits of Using FASTag

	Cash Back up to 2.5% Customer can avail a cash back of 2.5% on all National Toll Payment using FASTag.
	Saves Fuel and Time FASTag is read by the tag reader at the plaza and the toll amount is deducted automatically, when the vehicle approaches the toll plaza. The vehicle with FASTag doesn't need to stop at the toll plaza for the cash transaction .
	SMS alerts for transactions Customer will receive SMS alerts on his registered mobile numbers for all the transactions done in his tag account.
	Online recharge Customer may recharge his tag account online through, Credit Card/ Debit Card/ NEFT/ RTGS or Net Banking.
	No need to carry cash Customer doesn't need to worry about carrying cash for the toll payments.
	Web portal for customers Customers can access their statements by logging on the FASTag customer portal.