India has joined the leagues of countries adopting electronic toll collection - an efficient and time-saving innovation that has revolutionised highway travel. The introduction of this system, through the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) programme, has effectively reduced traffic congestion on Indian highways.
Many nationalised and private banks now offer FASTag services to vehicle owners in India. Here, we are going deep dive into how J&K Bank FASTag works, the benefits of using a FASTag, and the entire process from applying to recharging.
FASTag is a simple-to-use, reloadable tag that eliminates the need for cash transactions at toll plazas. Your Jammu & Kashmir Bank FASTag gets easily affixed to your vehicle's windscreen. It uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to facilitate the automatic deduction of toll charges. The toll charges get deducted from your FASTag wallet or account.
Here are a few benefits of using a Jammu & Kashmir Bank FASTag:
You can recharge FASTag online either through the mobile app or website:
You can recharge your FASTag in several ways, but with ACKO, the process just takes 2 simple steps and can be completed in 2 minutes. Also, there are over 25 FASTag providers (banks), so you can easily find yours and quickly complete your recharge.
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:
Here is the list of documents required to get a Jammu & Kashmir Bank FASTag:
Here's a comprehensive table outlining the fee structure associated with the Jammu & Kashmir Bank FASTag:
Description | Refundable Security Deposit | Minimum Recharge Amount |
Car / Jeep / Van/ Tata Ace/ Mini light commercial vehicle | 200 | 200 |
Light Commercial Vehicle | 300 | 200 |
Bus/Truck | 400 | 300 |
Three Axle Commercial Vehicles | 400 | 300 |
4 to 6 axle | 400 | 300 |
7 or More Axle | 400 | 300 |
Heavy Construction Machinery/ Earth Moving Equipment | 400 | 300 |
To ensure a seamless driving experience through toll plazas:
Having a Jammu & Kashmir Bank FASTag affixed to your vehicle's windscreen is not just a compliance necessity but a convenience revolutionising travel experience in India. Through a streamlined online interface, vehicle owners can enjoy smooth highway journeys without any interruptions for manual toll payments.