Recharge Your IDFC Bank FASTag On Paytm

byMehak BaglaLast Updated: April 16, 2024
IDFC Bank FASTag Recharge on Paytm

It is important to have balance in your FASTag account, every time you cross a toll booth across the Indian National Highway. This is because, if a user drives through the FASTag-enabled toll plaza without having sufficient balance in his FASTag account, he will have to pay twice the toll tax amount as a penalty for not using the FASTag.

As it is easy and simple to buy the IDFC Bank FASTag on Paytm, it is equally simple to recharge the IDFC Bank FASTag on Paytm app. Explained below are a few steps that you must take to recharge your IDFC Bank FASTag on Paytm:

Step 1: Open the Paytm mobile app on your device.

Step 2: On the app homepage, look for the ‘FASTag Recharge’ option. Alternatively, you can use the search function to find it.

Step 3: Choose ‘IDFC Bank’ as your FASTag issuer bank.

Step 4: Enter your vehicle registration number.

Step 5: Click on the ‘Proceed’ option.

Step 6: Specify the amount you want to recharge for your FASTag.

Step 7: Select your preferred payment mode, such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Paytm UPI.

    Alternatively, you can also click here to do your IDFC Bank FASTag recharge, enter your vehicle number and proceed with the recharge.

    Why Buy FASTag From Paytm?

    • Convenience: Paytm FASTag offers a seamless and hassle-free toll payment experience. With FASTag, you can pass through toll plazas without stopping, saving you time and effort during your travels.
    • Wide Acceptance: Paytm FASTag is accepted at over 500+ toll plazas across the country. This wide acceptance ensures that you can use your FASTag for toll payments on most major highways and roads in India.
    • Easy Recharge: Recharging your Paytm FASTag is simple. You can easily add funds to your FASTag account through the Paytm mobile app using various payment methods such as debit card, credit card, net banking, or Paytm UPI.
    • Exclusive Offers and Discounts: Paytm often provides exclusive deals and discounts on FASTag recharge.
    • Environmental Benefits: By using Paytm FASTag, you contribute to reducing paper usage and carbon emissions.
    FAQs

    How can I recharge my FASTag?

    You can recharge/add money to your FASTag account using the mobile application of your linked prepaid wallet or FASTag issuer bank. You can also recharge your FASTag at the nearest bank branch or at any toll plaza.

    Can I recharge my IDFC Bank FASTag on Paytm?

    Yes, you can recharge your IDFC Bank FASTag on Paytm by following a few simple steps. All you need to do is visit the 'FASTag Recharge' section on the Paytm mobile application, select IDFC Bank as your FASTag issuer, enter the recharge amount, and proceed by making the payment.

    Is it mandatory to use FASTag?

    Yes, since 16 February 2021, the Government of India has made it mandatory for users to have FASTag installed on their four-wheeler vehicles. Without FASTag, the user will have to pay double the toll amount.

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