The FASTag service is a cashless system that collects toll taxes electronically at toll plazas around the country. The NHAI collects them automatically with FASTag, which uses RFID technology and eliminates the need for the vehicle to stop at the toll booth. When four-wheelers approach the toll plaza/booth, FASTag assists in the automatic detection of the vehicles.

The user's prepaid account, which is a Paytm wallet, is linked to the FASTag, which is then attached to his or her vehicle's windscreen. FASATag assists in the automatic deduction of toll tax as the user goes through the toll gate.

How does Paytm FASTag work?

Under the layers of fine paper on the Paytm FASTag are a chip and an antenna. The customer's prepaid account is connected to the tag. This rectangular card is affixed to the windshield of the car after activation. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology is used by the device readers at toll plazas to read the data contained in the tag. The installed scanners scan the data and debit the associated account for the necessary toll charges as soon as the vehicle passes through the designated FASTag lanes at the toll plaza.

Some major benefits of Paytm FASTags

Saves time and energy

With Paytm FASTag, you can pass through the toll booths without having to stop. More than 650 toll booths along India's national and state highways offer the FASTag service as part of the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) scheme.

Cashless payments

The linked prepaid account or wallet is automatically debited for the toll payment. Driving outside of the city does not need carrying cash. The tags can also talk to one another. Multiple toll booths accept the same rechargeable tag.

Simple recharge

It is simple to manage Using Park+, FASTag Paytm Online recharge is simple to complete. A very easy two-click recharge is possible on their website and mobile app, and it is possible with the Paytm Wallet.

How to recharge Paytm FASTag

You can recharge your Paytm FASTag in a number of ways,

1. With Paytm Mobile App

• Install the Paytm Mobile App on your phone through play store or app store.
• Go to the "Recharge & Bill Payments" section on your Paytm application.
• On this screen, scroll down to the "Transit" section and click on "FASTag Recharge" icon.
• Select your FASTag issuer bank from the list of options on your screen.
• Enter your Vehicle Number and click on "Proceed".Once you enter the vehicle number, you need to enter the amount you wish to recharge your FASTag for and "Proceed".
• Now, "Select an option to pay" out of Paytm Wallet Balance, UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Cards and make the payment.Once the payment has been made, the balance would be credited to your FASTag.

2. With Paytm website

• Go to the Paytm website with your mobile or desktop.
• Go to the "Recharge & Bill Payments" section on your Paytm application.
• On this screen, scroll down to the "Transit" section and click on "FASTag Recharge" icon.
• Select your FASTag issuer bank from the list of options on your screen.
• Enter your Vehicle Number and click on "Proceed". Once you enter the vehicle number, you need to enter the amount you wish to recharge your FASTag for and "Proceed".
• Now, "Select an option to pay" out of Paytm Wallet Balance, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Cards and make the payment. (UPI is also available of Paytm App)

3. With the Park+ App

• Install the Park+ app through play store or app store.
• On the Park+ App you need to go to services.
• Enter your vehicle's registration number. Park+ will match the bank, with the FASTag of your vehicle.
• Click 'Pay' after entering the amount of the recharge. And it's done!