Airtel Payment Bank, India’s first digital-only bank, provides easy, accessible, and secure banking services to individuals and businesses nationwide. Built on a digital platform, the bank offers a variety of services, including savings accounts, utility payments, and FASTag issuance, aimed at supporting cashless transactions. This bank helps promote a digital economy by giving users an accessible way to manage finances online and on the go.

The Airtel Payment FASTag system is a prepaid toll payment solution introduced to streamline travel across highways in India. This RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)-enabled tag, affixed to a vehicle’s windscreen, allows automatic toll deductions as the vehicle approaches toll plazas. Aimed at reducing wait times and eliminating cash payments, Airtel Payment FASTag provides users with a quick, cashless tolling solution, adding convenience and efficiency to highway travel.

Now, users can recharge their Airtel Payment FASTag online with added ease and security via Bajaj Pay the BBPS platform on Bajaj Finserv.

What is Airtel Payment FASTag

Airtel Payment FASTag is a secure, rechargeable tag for vehicles that simplifies toll payments by making them cashless. Linked to an Airtel Payment Bank account, the FASTag uses RFID technology to automatically deduct toll fees from the linked account as a vehicle passes through toll plazas. The Airtel Payment FASTag system eliminates the need for stopping to pay manually, making travel smoother and faster while reducing congestion at toll booths.

Airtel Payment FASTag holders can easily track toll payments through their bank accounts, allowing for clear and efficient expense management. Accepted at most tolls nationwide, Airtel Payment FASTag makes travel more efficient, giving users both the flexibility and security of cashless toll transactions across India’s highway network.

Steps to purchase Airtel Payment FASTag online

1. Visit Airtel Payment bank website: Open the Airtel Payment Bank website on your device.

2. Navigate to ‘FASTAG’ section: Locate the FASTag section from the website’s main menu.

3. Enter vehicle details: Input the vehicle registration number and owner’s information as required.

4. Upload documents: Provide necessary documents, including identity proof, vehicle registration certificate, and vehicle owner’s photograph.

5. Pay FASTag issuance fee: Complete the purchase by paying the FASTag issuance fee using your preferred payment method.

6. Receive confirmation: After payment, you will receive a confirmation, and the FASTag will be issued shortly.

Benefit to get Airtel Payment FASTag online

• Convenience: Airtel Payment FASTag offers a quick and easy online application process, allowing users to apply for the tag without visiting a bank branch or waiting in queues.
• Fast processing: Purchasing FASTag online enables faster processing and activation, allowing users to start using it on the highways as soon as possible.
• Recharge anytime: With online recharging options, Airtel Payment FASTag users can keep their accounts funded, ensuring seamless toll payments.
• Expense tracking: Airtel Payment Bank’s digital platform allows users to view and monitor toll expenses through their bank account, helping with clear financial tracking and budgeting.
• Nationwide acceptance: Airtel Payment FASTag is accepted at all FASTag-enabled toll plazas across national highways, ensuring consistent service for frequent travellers.

How does Airtel Payment FASTag work

Airtel Payment FASTag is based on RFID technology, which enables automatic scanning and toll payment as vehicles approach toll plazas. When the vehicle reaches the toll plaza, the RFID scanner detects the Airtel Payment FASTag and debits the toll charge directly from the linked Airtel Payment Bank account. The tag remains active and ready for use as long as there are sufficient funds in the associated account, offering a seamless toll payment experience.

The FASTag sticker, which should be placed on the vehicle’s windscreen, provides real-time, cashless payments at toll booths nationwide. By adopting Airtel Payment FASTag, drivers can avoid carrying cash, eliminating the hassle of finding change and reducing time spent at toll plazas.

Documents required to apply for Airtel Payment FASTag

Applying for Airtel Payment FASTag requires the following essential documents:

• Vehicle registration certificate (RC): Proof of vehicle ownership.
• Government-issued ID: Valid ID proof such as Aadhaar card, passport, driving licence, or voter ID for verification.
• Owner’s photograph: A recent, passport-sized photograph of the vehicle owner.
• Airtel Payment Bank account details: An active Airtel Payment Bank account linked to FASTag to facilitate toll payment deductions.

These documents ensure a quick and smooth application process, verifying the applicant’s identity and vehicle details for FASTag issuance.

Note: Bajaj Finserv provides a convenient platform to recharge FASTag online. Customers can use a variety of payment options, including net banking, credit or debit cards, Bajaj Pay, and UPI, for a secure and seamless recharge experience.

Steps to recharge FASTag using the Bajaj Finserv website

1. Visit the website: Go to the Bajaj Finserv website

2. Go to 'PAYMENTS': Navigate to the 'FASTAG' section under 'PAYMENTS'.

3. Select 'FASTAG': Choose the 'FASTAG RECHARGE' option.

4. Choose FASTag issuer: Select your FASTag issuer from the drop-down menu.

5. Enter vehicle number: Input your vehicle's registration number.

6. Enter recharge amount: Specify the amount you want to recharge.

7. Select payment method: Choose your preferred payment method and complete the payment.

Fees and charges

A convenience fee of up to 2% will be charged depending on the transaction amount and payment mode (inclusive of applicable taxes). For more information on fees and charges, click here.

Note: For failed transactions, the total amount including charges except taxes are reversed.

Conclusion

The Airtel Payment FASTag provides a cashless, efficient toll payment solution for travellers on Indian highways. Offering a hassle-free experience, this digital tag simplifies toll payments with automatic deductions from linked Airtel Payment Bank accounts.

With Bajaj Finserv’s recharge facility, users have additional flexibility to top up FASTag accounts online, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted journey across toll plazas nationwide.