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The minimum recharge amount for a FASTag is usually ₹100 but may differ based on the issuing bank and vehicle category. Some banks hold to a flat minimum, while others have different thresholds for commercial or personal use. Furthermore, with platforms like ACKO, you can not only check FASTag balance but also recharge it conveniently in a few clicks. In this guide, we will explore the minimum recharge limits set by different banks and offer insights on related aspects like security deposits and auto-recharge options.
A car owner can get their FASTag from any intermediary bank or financial institution. However, their minimum recharge value can be different.
So, here is a list of the minimum recharge value of different banks.
| Bank / Financial Institution Name | Security Deposit (if any) | Minimum recharge Value for FASTag |
| SBI Bank | ₹200 | ₹0 for cars |
| HDFC Bank | ₹200 for car/jeep/van/ light commercial vehicle.₹300 for light commercial vehicles (2-axle).₹400 to ₹500 for heavy vehicles such as buses, trucks, tractors and heavy construction machinery. | ₹0 for car/jeep/van/ light commercial vehicle.₹200 for light commercial vehicles (2-axle).₹500 for heavy vehicles such as buses, trucks, tractors and heavy construction machinery. |
| IDFC First Bank | ₹200 for a car/jeep/van/ light commercial vehicle.₹0 for light commercial vehicles (2-axle).₹0 for heavy vehicles such as buses, trucks, tractors and heavy construction machinery. | ₹0 for car/jeep/van/ light commercial vehicle.₹400 for light commercial vehicles (2-axle).₹600 to ₹800 for heavy vehicles such as buses, trucks, tractors and heavy construction machinery. |
| ICICI Bank | ₹200 for a Car / Jeep / Van/light commercial vehicle.₹300 for light commercial vehicles (2-axle).₹400 to ₹500 for heavy vehicles such as buses, trucks, tractors and heavy construction machinery. | ₹100 for all types of vehicles, including personal and commercial use vehicles. |
| Bank of Baroda | ₹200 for car, jeep and van. | ₹100 to ₹200 for all types of vehicles. |
| Axis Bank | ₹200 for car, jeep and van | ₹100 for all vehicles. |
It is easy to check and recharge your FASTag balance with ACKO, be it on the app or website. Follow these easy steps to recharge it:
When understanding what the minimum recharge for FASTag in various issuing banks is, you must also consider the amount of security deposit you have to pay when getting a FASTag. Moreover, having a knowledge of minimum recharge value for FASTag helps to ensure that you are secure for some toll tax payments to come and reduces your chances of falling short in a toll plaza.
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