Published By: Business Desk
Last Updated: January 30, 2024, 12:12 IST
The last date for updating FASTag KYC is tomorrow, January 31. (Representative image)
According to NHAI, the banks will deactivate or blacklist all FASTags with incomplete Know Your Customer (KYC) updates after January 31, 2024.
An important deadline related to FASTag is here. If you often drive on highways or you need to cross toll gates during your daily commute it’s important to update your FASTag KYC details before the January 31 deadline.
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) recently informed that, even in cases where there is an adequate balance, banks will deactivate or blacklist all FASTags with incomplete Know Your Customer (KYC) updates after January 31, 2024. This measure is put in place to stop the intentional non-fixing of FASTags on vehicles, the issuance of multiple FASTags for a single vehicle and the distribution of FASTags without KYC verification.
What Is FASTag?
FASTag is an electronic system for collecting tolls on highways that makes paying toll taxes at toll plazas easier while keeping an eye on moving vehicles. Applying a tag to the car’s windscreen that is connected to a bank account or prepaid card, makes use of RFID technology. When a car with a FASTag on it approaches a toll booth, the scanner scans the tag and deducts the toll from the associated card or account.
Here’s How To Update Your KYC For FASTag
- Step 1: Go to the official bank-linked FASTag website.
- Step 2: Then log in using your mobile number and key in the OTP received on your phone.
- Step 3: On the homepage, look for the “My Profile” section and click on the KYC tab.
- Step 4: As a new window opens, enter all the necessary details and click the submit button.
- Step 5: The KYC will be completed and it will display on your updated status.
FASTag KYC: List of Documents Required
The documents required include a vehicle Registration Certificate, Identity proof (Acceptable IDs for proof include a Voter ID card, Aadhaar card, Passport, Driving license, or PAN card), Address proof, and a passport-size photo.
FASTag Status: Here’s How To Check
- Step 1: You can also do it on the dedicated website fastag.ihmcl.com.
- Step 2: As the website opens, click on the Login tab at the right top of the page.
- Step 3: To log in using OTP, you will need to provide your registered mobile number.
- Step 4: After logging in, select the My Profile section on the dashboard.
- Step 5: The My Profile section displays the KYC status of your FASTag as well as the profile details entered during the registration process.
- Step 6: You can also do this on your bank’s website.
