There are 2 easy ways to activate the FASTag. One is online and another is an offline method, read below to understand which is a more suitable way for you.
Offline FASTag Activation:
When FASTag is purchased offline from certified banks, the following are the steps you need to follow to activate your FASTag:
- You first have to visit the nearest FASTag issuing bank and approach them for an application form for FASTag.
- Submit the FASTag form with the Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC), a passport size photo, and KYC documents.
- Your pre-activated FASTag will be delivered to you within 7-8 working days by the certified bank.
- You will be provided with a Welcome Kit that has a tag sticker (peel the sticker to put it at the center of the windscreen on your vehicle) and login credentials for the FASTag customer portal.
- The login credentials can be used to recharge the FASTag account.
Online FASTag Activation
You can purchase FASTag from an online e-commerce store or POS (Point of Sale) location and activate the FASTag online itself. A few simple steps are involved in how to online start FASTag:
- Download My FASTag app on your mobile from Google Play for Anroid or App Store for iOS.
- You will see ‘Activate NHAI FASTag’ displayed on the homepage of the app, please the icon.
- Then select the e-commerce site from where you have purchased the FASTag.
- Where you can scan the QR code on the FASTag or manually enter the 24- digit FASTag ID which is displayed on the bottom of the tag. With this your FASTag will get activated instantly.
- You can link your bank account to the FASTag after the activation. This is how you can pass an ETC booth where the toll fare will be automatically deducted.