A FASTag device can be used to pay your toll tax online when you transit through a toll plaza. It is a convenient device as you can transit through a toll plaza fast and secured.
The installation of this device has been made mandatory however, you can pay for the toll plaza using cash but the amount will be doubled as a penalty.
You can purchase FASTag devices from various vendors including banks like Indian Overseas Banks which is a Government Bank in India.
In this article, we will discuss how to apply for the Indian Overseas Bank FASTag device, Documents Required, Application process, etc.
What is a FASTag device?
FASTag device is an RFID device that uses this technology to manage your FASTag device while transiting through the toll plaza.
When you drive through in front of the RFID scanner installed on the toll plaza, the scanner reads your FASTag device and deducts the amount which you are payable.
You can manage the FASTag device using online methods like the bank’s FASTag portal, PAYTM, MobiWik, etc.
How to Apply for the FASTag device?
You can follow these steps to apply for the FASTag device in the Indian Overseas Bank–
- Visit the nearest Indian Overseas Bank branch and ask the bank representative for the FATag application form
- Now, fill the form with correct details like name, your account details (if any), chassis number, engine number, Registration certification number, etc.
- After filling out the form, attach the below-mentioned documents and submit the document to the bank representative
- Now, submit the initial deposit amount and recharge amount to the bank representative
- Your application will be reviewed and the bank representative will provide you with the details of your application
- After 5-7 days, your FASTag device will be couriered to your home address mentioned on the form
- You have to install the device on your vehicle and you’ll be able to use it easily
Documents Required to Applying for FASTag device
The following are the documents required to apply for the FASTag device–
- Vehicle Registration Certificate
- Bank of Baroda FASTag Application form filled (offline method only)
- passport size photograph of the Vehicle owner
- KYC Documents like Aadhaar Card, Driver’s License, Passport, etc.
FASTag Device Charges
The following are the charges associated with the FASTag device–
NPCI Vehicle Class | Description | Threshold amount Loaded into Customers Wallet | Refundable Security Deposit |
4 | Car/Jeep/Van (VC4) | 200.00 | 200.00 |
4 | Tata Ace and similar mini light Commercial vehicle (VC20) | 200.00 | 200.00 |
5 | Light Commercial vehicle 2-Axle (VC5) | 200.00 | 300.00 |
5 | Mini-Bus (VC9) | 200.00 | 200.00 |
6 | Bus 3-Axle (VC8) | 300.00 | 400.00 |
6 | Light Commercial vehicle 3-Axle (VC6) | 300.00 | 400.00 |
6 | Truck -3 Axle (VC11) | 300.00 | 500.00 |
7 | Bus 2-Axle (VC7) | 300.00 | 400.00 |
7 | Truck -2 Axle (VC10) | 300.00 | 400.00 |
12 | Truck -4 Axle (VC12) | 300.00 | 500.00 |
12 | Truck -5 Axle (VC13) | 300.00 | 500.00 |
12 | Truck -6 Axle (VC14) | 300.00 | 500.00 |
15 | Truck Multi Axle(7 and above) (VC15) | 100.00 | 500.00 |
16 | Earth Moving Machinery (VC16) | 300.00 | 500.00 |
16 | Heavy Construction Machinery (VC17) | 300.00 | 500.00 |
FAQ
You can install the FASTag device on your car from inside by removing the adhesive and pasting it on the vehicle windshield. You have to make sure that the device is installed at the center of the windshield clearly visible from the outside.
First, you have to check whether your FASTag device has sufficient balance or not. If you have the balance and your FASTag device is fully functional then the toll operator cannot force you to pay in cash. Ask the toll operator for reason for demanding cash, if the operator’s device or server is not working then you are entitled to get a free pass from the toll tax without paying anything.
Yes, you should check for the board saying FASTag on it as the scanners are installed on specific lanes only so, you have to avoid the non-scanner lanes.
The very first step before selling the vehicle is to remove the FASTag device and deposit it in the bank. The bank will pay you the balance along with the deposit amount when you surrender your device. FASTag device is a non-transferable device and you cannot transfer or share it without people or other vehicles.
After surrendering your device, you will be paid back the remaining balance along with the deposit amount which was deposited while purchasing the device.
FASTag device has never-ending validity meaning you can use the device for a lifetime, however, if the device is damaged or un-scannable then you have to surrender the device and ask for a new one.