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What is FASTag

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What is FASTag

Come December 15, get ready to fish out double the toll tax if FASTag is missing from your vehicle. To prevent congestion at toll plazas, the government has made it mandatory to declare all lanes at toll fee plaza on national highways as 'FASTag lanes'.
 
So what are FASTags, how to buy them and are they beneficial?
 
Here are some FAQs on FASTags
 
What is FASTag?
 
FASTag is an electronic toll collection system, operated by the NHAI. Based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, FASTag is affixed on the windscreen of vehicles. In other words, FASTags are prepaid rechargeable tags for toll collection. FASTags
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Latest Updates on FASTag

Delhi congestion tax: Vehicles may face peak hour charges at city borders

The Delhi government plans to introduce a congestion tax on vehicles entering the city during peak hours -- 8 am to 10 am and 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm -- at 13 major border entry points

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Updated On : 12 Oct 2024 | 2:16 PM IST

New UPI AutoPay rule: No 24-hour pre-debit alert for FASTag & RuPay NCMC

Issuer banks of NETC FASTag and RuPay NCMC must ensure that auto-replenishment done under pre-debit notification exceptions is strictly used for its intended purposes of NETC FASTag and RuPay NCMC onl

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 5:44 PM IST

Delhi govt to soon notify new rates, norms for buses at ISBTs: Raj Niwas

The Delhi government will soon notify new rates and norms for buses at interstate terminals, Raj Niwas officials said on Sunday.

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Updated On : 08 Sep 2024 | 2:38 PM IST

Your bank account will be automatically debited to replenish FASTag balance

Customers no longer need to manually monitor and replenish their FASTag and NCMC balances.

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Updated On : 23 Aug 2024 | 9:14 AM IST

RBI includes auto replenishment of FASTag, NCMC in e-mandate framework

Exempts these card issuers from issuing a pre-debit notification

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Updated On : 22 Aug 2024 | 9:35 PM IST

RBI alters rules to allow e-mandate for auto-replenishment of FASTag, NCMC

The current e-mandate framework requires a pre-debit notification at least a 24-hours before the actual debit from the customer's account

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Updated On : 22 Aug 2024 | 8:08 PM IST

New FASTag regulations from August 1: Update KYC, link to vehicle, and more

FASTag accounts that are five years old or older must be replaced from August 1

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2024 | 11:38 AM IST

FASTag new rules from tomorrow: All about vehicle detail linking and more

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced new rules with a key update being the compulsory FASTag KYC needs. The KYC procedure begins on August 1

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 5:11 PM IST

Beware! Incorrect FASTag placement doubles costs, risks car blacklisting

CCTV footage capturing the VRN at toll plazas will be recorded to ensure proper documentation of the fee charged and the vehicle's presence in the toll lane

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Updated On : 19 Jul 2024 | 10:19 AM IST

NHAI to charge double toll from vehicles with non-affixed FASTag on front

NHAI said deliberate non-affixation of FASTag on the windscreen leads to unnecessary delays at the toll plazas causing inconvenience to fellow National Highway users

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Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 11:34 PM IST

After historic high, UPI transactions see marginal dip in June to 13.89 bn

IMPS down by 7%, FASTag 4%; but Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) see a 11% jump in volume & 7% in value

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2024 | 11:54 PM IST

One Vehicle, One FASTag enforced: Here's what all users must know

NHAI's decision to implement the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' policy stems from concerns over the misuse of FASTags

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2024 | 6:15 PM IST

In a first, yearly transactions through UPI cross 100 billion in FY24

The year also saw a record value of Rs 199.89 trillion, compared to Rs 139.1 trillion. In February 2024, transactions stood at 12.10 billion and Rs 18.28 trillion, respectively

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2024 | 11:13 PM IST

Nhai's 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' norm comes into force from April 1

NHAI had extended the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative compliance deadline to March-end, in view of the problems being faced by Paytm FASTag users

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2024 | 3:37 PM IST

E-insurance, FASTag, ITR filing, medicine prices: What changes from April 1

As April 2024 begins, we enter a new financial year with significant updates impacting our finances and investments. Take a look at what changes from today

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2024 | 6:02 PM IST

NHAI asks Paytm FASTag users to switch to another issuing bank by March 15

This will help avoid penalties or double fee charges while commuting on National Highways, as per the statement

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2024 | 3:37 PM IST

FASTag KYC last date today: Check how to update and documents required here

NHAI is likely to extend the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative compliance deadline to March-end

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Updated On : 29 Feb 2024 | 12:11 PM IST

NHAI to extend 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative deadline till March-end

NHAI had earlier proposed to implement 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative from March 1

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Updated On : 29 Feb 2024 | 12:19 AM IST

Paytm Payments Bank crisis: How to deactivate Paytm FASTag and buy new one

In the recently released FAQs, the RBI suggested users procure a new FASTag issued by a bank other than Paytm Payments Bank before March 15

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 9:35 AM IST

RBI to meet NHAI, NPCI to discuss rescue plan for Paytm PB users: Report

NPCI oversees the United Payments Interface payments, and NHAI operates the FASTag service

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 10:16 AM IST