Recharge Your IDFC Bank FASTag On Paytm in a Few Simple Steps Now!

byMehak BaglaLast Updated: April 19, 2023
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 mobile application or web portal. Explained below are a few steps that you must take to recharge your IDFC Bank FASTag on Paytm-

  • Open the Paytm mobile application
  • You can either-
    • Visit the ‘Recharge’ section and click on ‘FASTag’; or
    • Select the ‘FASTag’ option on the homepage; or
    • Search for the ‘FASTag recharge’ option
  • Select ‘IDFC Bank’, which is your FASTag issuer bank
  • Enter your vehicle registration number
  • Click on the ‘Proceed’ option and enter the amount that you wish to recharge for
  • Select the mode of payment out of Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Paytm wallet, and/or UPI

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

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Unlike other banks that require you to recharge your FASTag every now and then, Paytm only requires its users to add money to their Paytm wallet in order to process FASTag transactions. If you link your FASTag to your Paytm wallet, the toll tax amount will directly be deducted from your Paytm wallet as and when you cross a toll booth.

Moreover, when you buy the Paytm FASTag, it automatically gets linked to your Paytm wallet. You don’t need to take any additional steps to activate/start using your Paytm FASTag.

Using the Paytm wallet for your FASTag-related transactions will make it easier for you as you won’t have to recharge your FASTag again and again. All you need is a balance in your Paytm wallet and the toll tax amount would directly be deducted from your wallet as and when you cross a toll plaza.

Having a single Paytm wallet for multiple needs will help you manage your balances and keep a detailed track of all your travel-related expenses, whether fuel, purchases at departmental stores, or expenses made at toll plazas.

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 possible to recharge FASTag at a toll plaza?
No, it is not possible to recharge your FASTag at a toll plaza. Your FASTag must be recharged through a prepaid wallet or mobile banking application before you cross a toll plaza. If there is less or no balance in your FASTag account, you will have to pay double the toll tax amount.
Why should I use Paytm FASTag?
FASTag allows the seamless automatic payment of tolls without any manual intervention. Using FASTag offers multiple benefits, such as it saves a lot of time and effort for the user by eliminating long queues at toll plazas. Additionally, travelers can use a single wallet for tolls, fuel expenses, vehicle parking expenses, or shopping, etc. while also making the benefit of various offers and discounts by recharging their FASTag on Paytm. On top of this, the use of FASTag is also beneficial for the environment as it reduces the use of paper and fuel.
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 having the FASTag, the user will have to pay double the toll amount.
Can I use my Paytm account for FASTag?
If you have linked your FASTag to your Paytm account, you can have multiple benefits in comparison to using any other platform for your FASTag account. Firstly, if you use Paytm for your FASTag transactions, you wouldn’t need to specifically check your FASTag balance or recharge your FASTag account. All you need is to have a balance in your Paytm wallet. Unlike other digital wallets, Paytm does not require you to recharge your FASTag account every now and then. All you need is some balance in your Paytm wallet and the toll tax amount will automatically be deducted from your wallet as and when you cross a toll plaza.

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