Electronic toll collection (ETC) has redefined the way we travel across highways in India. The National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) programme, introduced by the National Payments Corporation of India, has been pivotal in digitising toll payments via its revolutionary product - FASTag. And to support this initiative, Equitas provides vehicle owners with Equitas Small Finance FASTag. Here, we will understand how the FASTag works, how to get one, what the benefits are and how to recharge your Equitas FASTag.
Equitas FASTag is an innovative, RFID-enabled tag-like device. Once affixed to a vehicle's windshield, it enables automatic deduction of toll charges as the vehicle passes through toll plazas. The sensors installed at toll plazas detect the FASTag, validate it, and deduct the toll amount from the linked bank account.
The Equitas FASTag recharge offers distinct advantages to vehicle owners in India. Here are a few:
You can recharge FASTag online either through the mobile app or website
Recharging your Equitas FASTag through ACKO is more simplified than any other platform; here is why:
Listed below are the banks supported by ACKO for FASTag recharge:
To recharge your FASTag, you don’t have to do any paperwork. However, you would need a FASTag, and to apply for an Equitas FASTag, you need the following documents:
Here are the charges associated with your Equitas FASTag:
Particulars | Charges (INR) |
Issuance Fee | 200-₹250 |
Recharge Amount | Minimum of ₹100 |
Tag Class | Description | First Wallet Load | Charges for FASTag | Security Deposit Fee |
4 | Car / Jeep / Van | 100 | 100 | 100 |
4 | TATA Ace and similar mini Light Commercial Vehicle | 100 | 100 | 100 |
5 | Light Commercial Vehicle / Mini Bus | 0 | 200 | 200 |
6 | Bus 3 Axle | 0 | 300 | 300 |
6 | Truck 3 Axle | 0 | 300 | 300 |
7 | Bus 2 Axle / Truck 2 Axle | 0 | 300 | 300 |
12 | Tractor / Tractor with trailer / Truck 4/ 5/ 6 Axle | 0 | 300 | 500 |
15 | Truck 7 Axle and above | 0 | 300 | 500 |
16 | Earth Moving / Heavy Construction Machinery | 0 | 300 | 500 |
Here is how you can make the most of your Equitas FASTag:
Getting a FASTag is not just convenience; it is also a mandate by the government. Moreover, embracing technology is always helpful in enhancing efficiency and contributing to a more sustainable and digitally driven ecosystem. So, get your Equitas Small Finance FASTag and save on time and fuel.