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How to easily keep your FASTag registration updated
Key Takeaways
New guidelines have been issued on online FASTag registrations to make toll payments easier.
- You must update your FASTag if you have changed vehicles, mobile numbers, or email IDs.
- You can update your FASTag registration through the issuer's website or mobile app.
- IDFC FIRST Bank FASTag allows quick digital updates and seamless account management.
Is your vehicle equipped with a FASTag?
FASTag is a revolutionary tool for effortless toll payments without the hassle of long queues. Moreover, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) mandated FASTags for private and commercial vehicles. So, yes, if you own a vehicle, it should be equipped with a FASTag.
While FASTag is now compulsory, each vehicle now needs a unique FASTag according to new guidelines, which should be registered with the NPCI’s National Electronic Toll Collection System (NETC).
This might leave you wondering if you have an updated FASTag. But if you don’t, worry not! You can update your FASTag to comply with the latest guidelines. Let’s understand how.
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Why is updating your FASTag necessary?
Updating your FASTag is necessary in the following instances –
- If you have changed your vehicle
- If your mobile number has changed
- If your email ID has changed
An updated FASTag will help you with uninterrupted toll payments and compliance with the latest guidelines.
How to update your FASTag?
Here’s how you can update your FASTag registration online in different instances –
1. To register a new vehicle
If you have bought a new vehicle, you will have to close your existing FASTag and apply for a new one. This is because the FASTag is linked to the windscreen and can be linked to one vehicle only.
To close your existing FASTag and register for your new vehicle, follow these steps –
Closing existing FASTag registration |
New FASTag registration |
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2. To update the mobile number
If your mobile number has changed, you can update it in your existing FASTag. The process for the same is as follows –
- Visit the online website or mobile app of the issuer
- Choose the ‘Services’ tab and then choose the option to update the mobile number
- Enter the new mobile number
- Verify the update with an OTP and submit
In some cases, you might receive a DigiLocker authentication to link your new mobile number to the FASTag. Complete the authentication to complete the update.
3. To update the email ID
Updating a new email ID in your FASTag account is quite simple. You just need to change the email address in the profile tab.
When registering or updating your FASTag, keep in mind that the new guidelines mandate uploading the following images against your FASTag from 31st January 2024 onwards –
- Copy of the latest RC
- Front image of the vehicle with the number plate clearly visible
- Side image of the vehicle that captures the image of the axles
- An image of your FASTag affixed to the windscreen
After the images are successfully verified, your FASTag will be updated and registered.
Navigating challenges with updating your FASTag registration
While updating your FASTag registration is important, you might face some common challenges in the process. Here is a list of such challenges and their possible solutions –
Problem |
Solution |
Incomplete documentation |
Assimilate all the important documents and keep them handy. Common documents include – ● Aadhaar Card ● RC book ● PAN Card ● Identity proof ● Vehicle’s front and side images |
Mismatches in the document data |
Update the documents first before updating the FASTag |
Expired Know Your Customer (KYC) |
Apply for a fresh KYC |
No internet access |
You can apply for a new FASTag offline through a point of sale or issuer’s branches |
Easy updates with IDFC FIRST Bank FASTag
If you own an IDFC FIRST Bank FASTag, updating your FASTag registration becomes a breeze. You can manage your FASTag account online through the website or mobile app. Moreover, you can check your balance online through the mobile app, WhatsApp, missed calls, and monthly e-statements. In just a few clicks, you can –
- Apply for a new FASTag
- Update your vehicle details
- Track your transactions
- Recharge your FASTag
With a cutting-edge digital platform, updating and managing FASTags is simple and quick. Plus, responsive customer support makes it easy to resolve all your queries.
So, switch to or update your IDFC FIRST Bank FASTag today for seamless highway travel and superior account management.
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