What does a new FASTag cost?

A new FASTag total is made of three parts plus our service charge: the tag cost set by the issuing bank, a refundable security deposit, and your first recharge which stays as usable balance. The exact total depends on the bank and your vehicle class, and is confirmed before you pay.

Is the FASTag security deposit refundable?

Yes. The security deposit is held by the issuing bank and is refundable when you close the tag, subject to that bank's closure process.

How much is the FASTag annual pass?

The NHAI FASTag Annual Pass is a flat ₹3,000, valid for one year or 200 trips on National Highways, whichever comes first. It applies to private non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans.

Do you charge extra for recharge?

The recharge amount goes to your FASTag wallet at face value. Only a small service charge applies on top, and it is told to you before you pay.

FASTag Charges & Pricing | What It Actually Costs

A new FASTag: where the money goes

When you buy a new tag you are not paying one charge — you're paying three or four separate things, and two of them come back to you. This is the part most agents don't explain.

Component	What it is	Yours?
Tag cost	Set by the issuing bank for the physical RFID tag	Spent
Security deposit	Held by the bank, returned when you close the tag	Refundable
First recharge	Goes into your wallet as balance — you spend it at tolls	Yours
Our service charge	Issuing, fitting, KYC and activation done for you	Spent

So a headline "FASTag price" is misleading — a large part of it is your own balance and a refundable deposit. The tag cost and deposit both vary by issuing bank and vehicle class, which is why we confirm the exact total for your vehicle before anything is paid.

Other services

Service	How it's charged	Amount
Recharge / top-up	Recharge goes to your wallet at face value, plus a service charge	Face value + fee
KYC / re-KYC	Service charge only — the bank does not charge for KYC	Service fee
Status & balance check	Free when bundled with any other service	Free*
Replacement / unblock	Depends on cause — recharge, KYC or a new tag	Case by case
NHAI Annual Pass	Fixed government price, 1 year or 200 NH trips	₹3,000
E-challan check	Challan amount goes to the government directly; we charge for the lookup and assistance	Service fee

*Standalone status checks carry a small fee. The ₹3,000 annual pass is set by NHAI, not by us.

How we handle money

You get the total before you pay — no charge appears afterwards
Recharge is at face value — we don't skim the top-up
Challan money goes to the government, never through us as a "settlement"
The deposit is the bank's, and it's refundable on closure

Want the exact number for your vehicle? Send your vehicle number and which bank you'd prefer on WhatsApp. We'll reply with the full breakdown — tag, deposit, first recharge and our charge — before you commit to anything.

Is the annual pass cheaper for you?

If you're a regular National Highway driver, the ₹3,000 annual pass can work out well below paying each trip. Rather than guess, put your own numbers into the annual pass calculator — it shows your break-even point and yearly saving.