The introduction of electronic toll collection in India has significantly benefited vehicle owners by eliminating the hassle of cash transactions at toll booths and streamlining travel times. A pivotal player in this transformation is the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) programme, which has introduced the efficient FASTag system.
Among the various offerings, the Allahabad Bank's FASTag system stands out as a practical solution, ensuring a hassle-free experience at toll plazas.
FASTag is a pioneering technology that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). As you approach a toll plaza, the RFID technology in the FASTag scans and deducts the exact toll amount from your linked prepaid account.
The Allahabad Bank FASTag offers travellers an expedited, hassle-free experience on national highways.
There are several benefits of using Allahabad Bank FASTag such as:
You can recharge FASTag online either through the mobile app or website:
Some of the benefits of FASTag recharge with ACKO are as follows:
Recharging your FASTag with ACKO takes 2 minutes and 2 simple steps.
ACKO offers support for more than 25 FASTag providers
ACKO users can check the FASTag balance either through the ACKO app or its website
Listed below are the banks supported by ACKO for FASTag recharge:
When recharging your FASTag account with Allahabad Bank, the following documents are required:
Here's a comprehensive table outlining the different charges levied:
NPCI Vehicle Class | Description | Tag Colour | Tag Deposit | Threshold Amount |
4 | Car/ Jeep/ Van/ Tata Ace and Similar mini Light Commercial Vehicle | Violet | 200 | 150 |
5 | Light Commercial vehicle 2-axle | Orange | 200 | 300 |
6 | Bus 3-axle/ Truck 3-axle | Yellow | 200 | 500 |
7 | Bus 2-axle/ Mini Bus/ Truck 2-axle | Green | 200 | 500 |
12 | Tractor/ Tractor with trailer/ Truck 4-axle/ Truck 5-axle/ Truck 6-axle | Pink | 200 | 500 |
15 | Truck 7-axle and above | Blue | 200 | 500 |
16 | Earth Moving/ Heavy Construction Machinery | Black | 200 | 700 |
To effectively use your Allahabad Bank FASTag, affix it to the top middle part of your vehicle's windshield. When scanned, the tag works automatically at toll plazas.
Maintaining sufficient balance is recommended to avoid wasting time at the toll plaza.
Having a FASTag such as the one provided by Allahabad Bank is instrumental in hassle-free and efficient travel on highways across India.
With instant online recharge, cashless transactions, and faster transit at toll plazas, vehicle owners have a significant advantage. So, get your FASTag today!