Effortless online FASTag recharge: Your ultimate guide

Planning a highway trip? Ensure your car’s FASTag is topped up for seamless toll payments. With the growing popularity of recharging FASTag online, many options have emerged in recent years. This prepaid account allows you to travel without the hassle of manually paying for tolls, making your journeys seamless. 

Let’s explore the various online methods to recharge your FASTag effortlessly.

1. Through website

When you apply for a FASTag, you receive a username and password to log into the FASTag website. Your FASTag website link varies by the issuing bank.
For IDFC FIRST Bank FASTag users, you can follow these steps to recharge through FIRSTforward -

1. Visit the FIRSTforward login page
2. Sign in with your registered email ID or mobile number
3. Click on the "Recharge Account" option
4. Confirm your chassis or vehicle number
5. Enter the recharge amount
6. Click on "Pay”

You can choose your payment method. You can pay using credit cards, debit cards, net banking, cash cards, Paytm, or other wallets and UPI platforms.

2. Mobile banking

Most leading banks offer mobile banking apps that make it easy to recharge your FASTag.
For IDFC FIRST Bank customers, follow these steps -

1. Open the mobile app
2. Navigate to the Payments section
3. Select the FASTag option under "Recharge and Pay Bills”
4. Register your vehicle details (one-time only)
5. Proceed to recharge your FASTag

3. Net banking

IDFC FIRST Bank Net Banking platform is a great option if you prefer not to use third-party applications.
Follow these steps to recharge your FASTag through online net banking -

1. Log into your net banking account
2. Add your FASTag as a biller
3. Select the FASTag icon from your bank’s services
4. Enter your vehicle details to complete the setup
5. Recharge your FASTag account anytime through net banking

4. UPI

UPI platforms have made online FASTag recharge faster and easier, enabling seamless management of your account. For IDFC FIRST Bank FASTag users, recharge using the UPI ID: NETC.Vehicle number@idfcnetc.
Follow these steps to recharge via popular UPI apps -

1. In Google Pay - Search for your bank's FASTag UPI ID, enter the recharge amount, and complete the transaction.
2. In PhonePe - Navigate to "Recharge and Bill Payment," then select "FASTag recharge" from the menu.
3. In Paytm - Go to "Recharge & Pay Bills" under "All Services," enter your vehicle details and recharge amount.

You can also set a FASTag monthly pass on these UPI platforms for any amount, and your device will handle the transactions automatically every month, so you do not need to recharge manually every time. To search for a FASTag monthly pass, just search for “FASTag” or “IHML” in the UPI app.

5. WhatsApp

IDFC FIRST Bank offers a unique and convenient way to recharge your FASTag online through WhatsApp.

Here’s how you can do it -

1. Open WhatsApp and text “Hi” to the IDFC FIRST Bank WhatsApp chatbot.
2. Select the FASTag recharge option from the reply menu
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your vehicle details and recharge amount
4. Complete the payment using your preferred method, such as UPI, credit card, or debit card

For additional help, refer to a step-by-step video guide provided by IDFC FIRST Bank.

Conclusion

With these diverse options for online FASTag recharge, your highway travels will remain seamless and stress-free. Whether you’re looking to set up a FASTag monthly pass or need to apply for FASTag, these digital methods offer convenience at your fingertips. Embrace the ease of technology and enjoy worry-free journeys without toll payment hassles!

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