HDFC Bank FASTag- Recharge Online

HDFC Bank FASTag allows you to glide through toll booths without waiting in long queues and stopping for change. Keeping your FASTag account topped up provides a smoother experience while travelling. 

You do not have to scramble for cash at toll booths by recharging your FASTag facility online. Keep track of all your toll transactions and balance status on the dedicated online portal.

The Government of India initiated this program as a prepaid instrument used at toll booths on national highways. Here is how the HDFC Bank FASTag system works-

• You need to affix the FASTag QR code on the windscreen of your vehicle

• The Radio Frequency Identification technology links FASTag with your wallet

• The wallet, in turn, is linked to your savings or current account

• The toll plaza records this information and deducts the applicable tax

• This ensures cashless transactions at toll booths and eliminates the need for you to halt

You can obtain this ingenious sticker with a simple online setup. Simply follow these steps to get this tag.

1. Log in to the HDFC Bank FASTag portal using your mobile number and PAN

2. Fill in your personal and vehicle details

3. Furnish the required documents 

4. Make payment for the joining fee and a security deposit

5. The bank will deliver the sticker to your residence

6. It is valid for 5 years, which means you will have to renew it only after this timeframe

Prepare for smooth travel by ensuring you have all the necessary paperwork in hand. Here are the documents you need to furnish to get the HDFC Bank FASTag-

• Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)

• NOC from the Transport Department if it is a commercial vehicle

• Passport-size photograph of the vehicle owner

• Identity proof, such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving licence, voter ID card, or passport

• Proof of residence like an Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID card, driving licence, utility bills, or bank statements

Corporate entities can also apply for HDFC Bank FASTag, for which they need to submit the following documents. 

• Certificate of Incorporation

• Certificate of Registration

• Partnership Deed 

• PAN card of the proprietor

• Photo ID of signing authority under the Partnership Act or Companies Act

• List of Directors with their government-issued IDs and address proof

To cruise through toll plazas with this sticker, you need to pay three types of tariffs. These include:

• Joining Fee

It is a one-time fee of ₹100, including all taxes. The bank levies this for the first time

• Security Deposit

A small amount that is fully repaid on the closure of the account with no dues. The deposit sum varies depending on the vehicle class. 

• Threshold Amount

It is the minimum amount to recharge HDFC FASTag at the time of activation. It also depends on the class of the vehicle. 

Refer to the following table for a breakdown of the applicable fee depending on the vehicle class. 

Before you hit the accelerator pedal and enjoy seamless travel, there is one final step – activation. You can activate your new tag by following these methods:

• At Bank 

You can visit a certified bank branch to activate your FASTag. Follow these simple steps- 

1. Visit a bank branch and get a FASTag sticker

2. Link to your bank account to ensure an automatic deduction of toll charges

3. Provide necessary documents and complete the KYC process

4. If you do not update KYC details, the tag will expire in two years

• Online

You can also activate your HDFC Bank FASTag online by following these steps-

1. Get FASTag from a Point-of-Sale or an e-commerce platform

2. Download the ‘My FASTag’ app on your mobile phone

3. Sign up using your mobile number and email

4. Link the FASTag to your bank account or wallet 

For a New Car

Dealers usually provide a pre-activated FASTag with new cars. To start using them, you only need to link the FASTag to your bank account or wallet.

Knowing the amount left in your account will let you enjoy a journey without any halt. Here is how you can check the remaining balance on the HDFC Bank FASTag account-

• Using the HDFC FASTag Portal

1. Open and log in to the HDFC Bank customer portal using your mobile number or vehicle number and password

2. Enter OTP for validation and click on the ‘Login’ button

3. You can check the FASTag balance on the new screen 

• Through Email

You can also check FASTag transactions and the remaining balance on email. You can receive these updates after every transaction. 

• Via MyFASTag App

1. Download and open the ‘MyFASTag’ app on your mobile device

2. Tap on the ‘Log on to Bank Portal’ option

3. Enter your vehicle registration number and mobile number to check the balance on your HDFC FASTag