🛣️ FASTag Reference
Color codes, issuer banks, recharge methods. Mandatory on all national highways since 16 Feb 2021.
📞 Helpline: 1033 (NHAI) | 📧 ihmcl@ihmcl.com
🎨 Color Codes by Vehicle Type
| Color | Vehicle Type | Class | Min Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet | Car / Jeep / Van (LMV) | Class 4 | ₹100 |
| Orange | Mini Bus / Mini LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) | Class 5/9 | ₹200 |
| Yellow | Tractor with trailer / Truck | Class 6 | ₹300 |
| Green | Bus / 2-axle truck | Class 7 | ₹300 |
| Pink | 3-axle truck / commercial | Class 12 | ₹500 |
| Black | 4-7 axle commercial vehicle | Class 15 | ₹500 |
| Sky Blue | 4-7 axle Heavy Commercial | Class 16 | ₹500 |
🏦 Issuer Banks (12+ available)
| Bank | Fee | Recharge Methods |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | ₹100 (refundable) | NetBanking, UPI, Card, Wallet |
| ICICI Bank | ₹100 | iMobile app, Web |
| Axis Bank | ₹100 | Axis app, Net banking |
| SBI | ₹100 + ₹100 deposit | YONO app, branch |
| Paytm Payments Bank | ₹100 | Paytm app |
| Equitas Bank | ₹100 | Equitas app |
| IDFC FIRST Bank | ₹100 | Mobile app |
| IndusInd Bank | ₹100 | IndusMobile |
| Kotak Mahindra | ₹100 | Kotak app |
| Yes Bank | ₹100 | Yes app |
| Bank of Baroda | ₹100 | BOB World app |
| Federal Bank | ₹100 | FedMobile |
✅ Benefits
- • 24/7 cashless toll payments
- • 2.5% cashback on toll plazas (NHAI)
- • No queue at toll gates
- • SMS alerts for transactions
- • Useful for tracking expenses
⚠️ Penalties
- • 2x toll if no FASTag at NH plazas
- • Blacklisted FASTag = double charge
- • KYC mandatory (1 vehicle = 1 FASTag)
- • Damaged FASTag = lane fine
📚 FASTag Quick Facts
- 📋 RFID-based prepaid tag affixed on windshield
- 🔒 Mandatory since 16 Feb 2021 on all NH plazas
- 📱 Apply via: Bank apps, Paytm, Amazon, Flipkart, RTO
- 📜 Documents needed: RC, KYC (Aadhaar/PAN), photo
- 🔄 Validity: 5 years (recharge as needed)
- 🌐 Check balance: 1033 helpline or issuer bank app
- 💡 Same FASTag works on all NH and many state highways/expressways