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Know FASTag rules for linking your vehicle registration number
Key Takeaways
Ensure your vehicle registration number is linked to your FASTag to stay compliant with the latest regulations
- Complete the update before the deadline to avoid service interruptions and ensure smooth toll payments
- IDFC FIRST Bank’s MAX subscription offers additional perks like offering roadside assistance, accommodation, and more.
If you use FASTag for toll payments, you’re already enjoying the convenience of smooth and quick journeys on the road. However, new FASTag rules from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) have recently come in. This implies that you must take action to maintain compliance and ensure your FASTag functions smoothly. One of the major requirements is the correct registration and updation of your vehicle details.
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What’s new?
The NPCI has introduced new FASTag rules requiring all FASTags to link to your vehicle’s registration and chassis numbers correctly. This mandatory requirement is to be met by 31 October 2024. If your FASTag isn’t correctly linked by the given deadline, it could be invalidated, leaving you with the hassle of manual toll payments and potential penalties.
If you’re a new vehicle owner or getting a FASTag for the first time, link FASTag to your vehicle’s registration and chassis numbers within 90 days of purchase. This ensures that your FASTag payments are correctly processed from day one, preventing any toll payment issues.
Why is this important?
The primary goal of these new FASTag rules is to enhance security and ensure that your FASTag payments are correctly processed. By linking your FASTag to your vehicle’s registration and chassis numbers, you’re helping to maintain the integrity of the system, ensuring that your payments are seamless and your journeys remain uninterrupted.
How to link FASTag to your vehicle
The process for linking your FASTag to your vehicle’s details is straightforward. But it’s essential to complete it by the deadline to avoid disruptions.
IDFC FIRST Bank offers a simple and secure online process to help you link your vehicle details to your FASTag. Here’s how you can do it -
- Step 1 - Download the FIRSTforward app or click here
- Step 2 - Select ‘Service request’
- Step 3 - From the drop-down menu, select ‘RC Update’
- Step 4 - Select your ‘Chassis number’ from the drop-down menu
- Step 5 - Enter your vehicle registration number, for example - MH01AB1234 or 22BH1234A
- Step 6 - Click and upload your RC copy's front and back images
- Step 7 - Click Submit
- Step 8 - Post successful Parivahan validation, your vehicle number will be updated
Enjoy added benefits with IDFC FIRST Bank MAX subscription
Beyond the basics of staying compliant with the new FASTag rules, IDFC FIRST Bank offers more. With their MAX subscription, you get additional benefits that go beyond standard FASTag services. These include uninterrupted FASTag payments, roadside assistance, fuel delivery, and even accommodation support during major breakdowns. It’s an all-in-one package designed to make your travels as smooth as possible.
Act now to avoid disruptions
Update your FASTag details with IDFC FIRST Bank before the deadline. The process is quick and easy, letting you link FASTag without hassle. Plus, the MAX program, along with your IDFC FIRST Bank FASTag, offers added perks for more convenient and stress-free travel.
Don’t wait until the last minute. Stay compliant, update your details, and make the most of your FASTag with IDFC FIRST Bank.
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