FASTAG: VALIDITY, AUTHORISED BANKS AND OTHER DETAILS
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FASTag is a device that uses RFID technology for making toll payments directly without needing a vehicle to stop
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The credit-card sized document with chip embedded became mandatory for all vehicles with effect from January 2021
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Currently, 26 banks have been certified by NHAI for issuance of FASTag in India
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These include State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Union bank of India, UCO Bank
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Among the private players, ICICI, HDFC, IDBI Kotak Mahindra and Axis Banks are authorised to issue FASTags
Other banks include Airtel Payments Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Allahabad Bank and Canara Bank
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On its FAQ page, NHAI has listed reasons for a FASTag getting blacklisted
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A customer may face this situation due to low balance, vehicle-FASTtag class mismatch, non-affixation on the windscreen and carrying in hand
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The physical tag has a validity of 5 years, but it needs to be recharged as per the usage
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FASTags can also be bought online through e-commerce platforms and respective bank portals
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