How to check the balance of the FASTag account online?
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oi-Sandeep Sarkar
The Indian government has looked into modernization and is strengthening digitization programs across the country. FASTag is one such initiative that has been introduced in recent times to help the masses move easily on national highways. The Indian Ministry of Transport announced the mandatory use of FASTags for collecting tolls from public and commercial vehicles. The new toll system based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology was introduced in 2017.

The FASTag system has been installed at a number of toll stations in India. When a vehicle passes through an ETC (electronic toll collection) activated on national roads, the toll amount is directly deducted from the digital wallet associated with the vehicle. Paytm was the initial mode of registration for a new FASTag and for its recharge. If you are using the Paytm FASTag, you should know that you must maintain a minimum balance of Rs. 150 in your wallet to use the service without interruption.
It is always advisable to keep a check on the FASTag balance so that your account does not appear on the blacklist at a toll booth and you do not have to pay double the toll charges. So how can you keep an eye on balance? This article will help you follow the steps to check FASTag balance online. Looked:
How can we check the FASTag balance online?
You can either check FASTag balance online through banking portals, UPI digital apps on smartphones, as well as through the NHAI app. Here are the steps:
Step 1: To consult the FASTag balance issued by a bank, you can visit the dedicated online portal.
2nd step: You need to log into the bank account and from the homepage, go to the FASTag option to check the balance.
If you want to use the NHAI wallet option, you can do so on your smartphones. It can be done on Android and iOS smartphones. However, we are sharing the steps regarding Android OS. Check out the steps below:
Step 1: Go to the Google Play Store on the search for the “My FASTag” app.
2nd step: Download and install the application.
Step 3: Sign into your account. Make sure to sign up if you are using the app for the first time.
Step 4: After successful login, you will be able to see the available balance.
The other option to check the FASTag balance is through the Paytm UPI app. Take a look at the steps:
Step 1: Open the Paytm application on your smartphone.
2nd step: Access the âBalance and historyâ option.
Step 3: Click on the rhythmic down arrow next to “Payment balance”. You will be able to see the FASTag balance once you click on the arrow.
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Article first published: Tuesday February 16th, 2021, 2:54 PM [IST]
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