You have bought a new car and since you are a new car owner you need to know about several systems and one of them is FASTag. This FASTag one is just as important as insurance and taxes.
Most of the people are aware about this FASTAG but don’t know how to apply it, but for those who don’t know about this FASTAG a description is discussed.
What is FASTag?
FASTag is a type of document that allows you to easily travel on national highways, actually FASTag is a system for paying tolls at toll plazas. We all know that one has to pay a toll plaza at the toll plaza counters for traveling on national highways but since the covid 19 this FASTag system has become more vigorous indicating that online payment systems through FASTag are much safer than your money transaction.
It’s a good idea from the government and Hassle Free indeed this FASTag system has been introduced since 16th February 2021 and if any car owner doesn’t install it in his car he may have to pay double the toll.
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FASTag is actually an electronic payment system that ensures the convenience of online payment instead of cash transactions in the toll plaza which is very safe and less time consuming. Once FastTag is activated for your new vehicle, it is fixed on your vehicle’s Windows screen. This system has a term and you have to make some payments early, after expiry you may have to renew.
How to apply for FASTag?
You understand what FASTag is and its requirements, but how to apply this FASTag is discussed in details:
- We have many reputed banks in India who are providing the Fast Tag system. Go to the website of a bank of your choice and go to the Fast Tag product page.
- You will see the application form, fill the application form and fill in the required details like your name, mobile number, your ID proof.
- Some banks may require you to provide your vehicle registration details, address proof and a passport size photograph while filling the application form.
- Then the option will come to pay the fee. After paying the fee you can go to the next process.
- The matter of fee will completely depend on your car, the amount of fee is not the same for all types of cars.
- FASTag will be delivered to your address after complete verification of your application form.
- The parcel will have specific instructions for affixing the FastTag, which you should follow and properly affix to your vehicle’s windshield.
- The work does not end here. Next, link your prepaid account to your Fast Tag which will activate your FASTag system and you can easily make payments at toll plazas.
Conclusion
If you are a previous car owner then you have proper knowledge about FASTag so you go ahead and also it’s absolutely hassle free for new car owners. Once the FASTag amount is exhausted, you can recharge it using online mobile recharge services. It is a great option to avoid the stress of time-consuming cash transactions at toll plazas and safe way.
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