FASTag annual pass: How to activate? Step-by-step guide for vehicle owners

Private vehicle owners can now activate the FASTag annual pass through the Rajmargyatra mobile app. Priced at Rs 3,000, the pass is valid for one year or up to 200 toll trips, whichever comes first. It can be used at all toll plazas operated by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). This guide outlines the eligibility, validity and the complete activation process.

Eligibility and Validity

The FASTag annual pass is available for cars, jeeps and vans with a valid FASTag account linked to the vehicle’s registration number and a positive balance. Once activated, the pass remains valid for one year or until 200 trips are completed. After this limit, standard FASTag charges per trip will apply.

A step by step guide on how to purchase the FASTag Annual Pass from today.

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Step-by-Step Activation Process

The FASTag annual pass can be activated through the Rajmargyatra mobile app by following the below-mentioned steps.

1. Download the Rajmargyatra app -- Install the app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store on your smartphone.

2. Select 'Annual Pass' -- Open the app and choose the 'Annual Pass' option from the main menu.

3. Tap 'Pre Book' -- This begins the activation process.

4. Review instructions -- Read the on-screen guidelines. Keep your vehicle registration number and FASTag account details ready.

5. Enter the registered vehicle number -- Ensure the number matches the one linked to your FASTag.

6. Check eligibility -- The system will verify if your vehicle qualifies for the annual pass.

7. Mobile number verification -- Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number. This number will be used for alerts, balance updates and expiry reminders.

8. Review details -- Confirm that all entered information is correct before proceeding to payment.

9. Select payment mode -- Choose from UPI, credit/debit cards or net banking.

10. View price breakup -- The total cost will be displayed as Rs 3,000 before confirming payment.

11. Complete payment -- Once payment is made, the annual pass will be booked and linked to your FASTag account.

After activation, the pass can be used on all NHAI- and MoRTH-managed highways and expressways until either the 200-trip limit or the one-year validity period is reached.

Cost Advantage

For a commuter paying an average of Rs 50 per trip, 200 annual trips would cost about Rs 10,000. With the annual pass, the cost is fixed at Rs 3,000, providing clear savings for regular highway users.