How Many FASTags Are on My Vehicle?

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If you’ve ever wondered whether your vehicle has more than one FASTag active, you’re not alone. With people changing vehicles, banks, or simply forgetting to deactivate an old tag, it’s possible that multiple FASTags might be linked to the same registration number. But is that allowed? And how do you find out how many FASTags are currently active on your vehicle? Let’s find out in this blog.

One Vehicle, One FASTag: The Rule You Should Know

As per guidelines from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), only one active FASTag is allowed per vehicle registration number. A vehicle must not have multiple tags linked to its Registration Certificate (RC).

If your car has more than one FASTag associated with it, such as one issued by a bank and another by a wallet service, it can result in double deductions at toll plazas, transaction failures, or even blacklisting of the tags.

Why Multiple FASTags Might Be Linked to One Vehicle

In most cases, having multiple FASTags linked to a single vehicle is unintentional. It usually happens due to one of the following reasons:

Switching providers: You applied for a new FASTag through another bank or service but did not close the earlier one.
Buying a second-hand car: The FASTag issued to the previous owner is still active, and you unknowingly added a new one.
Duplicate applications: You may have applied for FASTag from more than one provider, possibly while trying different options.

While these situations are common, they can cause payment errors or account issues if not resolved.

How to Check How Many FASTags Are Linked to Your Vehicle

An easy way to check whether your vehicle has more than one FASTag active is through the official NETC portal managed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

1. Visit the official FASTag consumer portal

Go to the NETC portal

2. Use the Tag Status tool

Locate the section where you can check tag status using your vehicle registration number (such as KA01AB1234).

3. Enter your vehicle number

Ensure the format matches your RC details.

4. View the results

The system will show if your vehicle has an active tag, whether it is blacklisted, and if it is linked to more than one provider.

You can also check through these methods:

Contact your FASTag provider's customer care.
Log in to your FASTag account using their portal or app.
Use the MyFASTag mobile app to check tag details.

What Happens If You Don’t Close the Extra FASTag?

Leaving multiple FASTags active on the same vehicle can lead to a few problems, such as:

Double deductions: More than one tag may get scanned at toll plazas, resulting in multiple charges for the same trip.
Payment failures: Conflicting tag data can cause toll transactions to be rejected.
Account issues: Your FASTag accounts may get blocked or blacklisted by the issuing banks.

Conclusion

Having more than one FASTag linked to your vehicle can lead to unexpected toll deductions and delays at plazas. But with the help of your registration number, it is easy to check how many FASTags are linked to your car. If you find more than one active tag, make sure to close the extra ones through the issuing provider.

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Written by Saumya Srivastava

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