What is Kotak Mahindra Bank FASTag?

Kotak FASTag is a compact reloadable card and enables automatic deduction of toll from the respective bank account linked with the FASTag on the vehicle as one drives through the toll plazas on national highways. The Kotak bank FASTag online service facilitates cashless transactions, helps check the balance online, and helps keep the long queues from forming at the toll plazas.

How does Kotak Mahindra Bank FASTag work?

Kotak Mahindra Bank FASTags are linked to the customers’ prepaid accounts/e-wallets. After activation, the card is affixed to the vehicle’s windscreen. The tag readers at the toll plazas employ Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to read the information from the tag. When the vehicle drives through the FASTag lanes at a toll plaza, their linked prepaid accounts/e-wallets are automatically debited with the applicable toll charges.

What are the features/benefits of Kotak Mahindra Bank FASTags?

Once the tag is operational, it is applied to the windscreen to bring it into line, entitling drivers to an easy journey over the national and state roads.
One can easily recharge the Kotak FASTag anytime and anywhere using a credit card/debit card, or net banking.
The tag has a 5-year duration. Following that, the user has to reload it as required.
They provide excellent service advice and opinion statements to help their customers make the best choices.
A customer portal for transaction tracking and downloading account statements for FASTag.
FASTag's environmental benefits include reduced air pollution, minimized paper consumption, SMS alerts for toll deductions, low remaining balance, combined toll and fuel e-statements, etc.
The transaction history can be examined and utilized as needed. For any deficiency in the services, customers can either contact 1800 3006 9090 (toll-free) or they can bear local call charges which the bank doesn't control by contacting 1860 266 6888.

What are the fees/charges for Kotak Mahindra Bank FASTag?

Issuance charges of the Kotak Mahindra Bank tag are INR100, across all vehicle categories, inclusive of all applicable taxes. Other Charges are mentioned in the table:

NPCI Vehicle Class	Description	Tag Color	Tag Deposit	Threshold amount
4	Car / Jeep / Van	Violet	200	200
4	Tata Ace and Similar mini Light Commercial Vehicle	Violet	200	200
5	Light Commercial vehicle 2-axle	Orange	300	200
6	Bus 3-axle	Yellow	500	300
6	Truck 3-axle	Yellow	500	300
7	Bus 2-axle / Mini-Bus	Green	400	300
7	Truck 2-axle	Green	400	300
12	Tractor / Tractor with trailer	Pink	500	300
12	Truck 4-axle	Pink	500	300
12	Truck 5-axle	Pink	500	300
12	Truck 6-axle	Pink	500	300
15	Truck 7-axle and above	Blue	500	300
16	Earth Moving / Heavy Construction Machinery	Black	500	300

Security amount is refundable at the time of closure of the RFID Tag account. Threshold amount is the minimum balance to be maintained in your FASTag account

Please note: 1. GST applicable from time to time, will be levied on the aforementioned charges. 2. Convenience fee will be applicable for online recharge. 3. Threshold amount is the minimum recharge amount to be done at the time of tag activation. 4. The above-mentioned tag deposit rates would be applicable as per your vehicle class and will be refunded to only KYC customers at the time of FASTag account closure. 5. Toll amount will be deducted as per the applicable amount, depending on the vehicle class and the toll plaza. The charges mentioned above are subject to change.

How to recharge Kotak Mahindra Bank FASTag Using Park +?

Park+ offers you a quick and convenient way of Kotak FASTag recharge in just two simple steps. Here are the steps for the FASTag Kotak recharge via Park+: -

Enter your vehicle registration number or your car chassis number on the Park+ FASTag App. Park+ will validate your bank FASTag name i.e. Kotak Mahindra Bank with your vehicle’s FASTag.
Once your FASTag account is validated, enter your desired recharge amount and click ‘Pay’.

Benefits of using Park+ FASTag recharge

Park + FASTag recharge for Kotak bank is available both on our app and website, hence very convenient for use on the go.
FASTag bought through Park + can also be used at fuel pumps, society gates, corporate gates, and parking lots
Park+ also enables cashless parking at select parking spots in the country.
Park+ app allows you to check your Kotak Mahindra FASTag balance and make gift card balance inquiries via the Park+ app or website

How to activate Kotak Mahindra Bank FASTag?

The tag automatically gets activated once a FASTag account for Kotak Mahindra Bank FASTag online recharge is created by providing your personal and vehicle details like vehicle number, etc. which helps with online Kotak FASTag balance check. Users may also visit their nearest POS location to get the activation done but the Park+ Kotak FASTag login can help you with all the FASTag services on the go!

In conclusion, it is clear that having a Kotak Mahindra FASTag is necessary. This government initiative not only saves time and money, but it also makes life easier for the populace. That is because it takes less time to cross an Indian toll plaza and there isn't as much traffic. If you haven't already, purchase an Axis Bank FASTag online to speed up your travels in India.