SBI- How to Check FASTag Balance Using SMS?

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) introduced FASTag in 2014 to make toll payment easier. FASTag is a card that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to allow drivers to pay their toll tax electronically at toll booths. The government has made FASTag mandatory for both commercial and personal four-wheelers in order to reduce long lines at toll plazas across the country. FASTag is provided by several banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI). SBI, India's largest public sector bank, made it simple for customers to check their balances. Here is how to check sbi fastag balance using SMS.

What is FASTag?

The FASTag is an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) sticker that we use on our vehicles to ensure a smooth driving experience at toll booths. At toll booths, the FASTag scanner automatically scans this tag. This not only cuts down on long lines at toll booths, but it also eliminates the need to carry physical cash.

It became mandatory for all private and commercial vehicles on January 1, 2021. To ensure that all vehicles use FASTag, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has made it mandatory even for new third-party insurance purchases.

Benefits

On-the-go cashless payment - SBI FASTag users can make toll payments without the hassle of dealing in cash and tendering exact toll charges.

Faster transportation saves time - Auto-debit of the exact amount via the SBI FASTag enables faster transit through toll plazas, saving customers time and avoiding long lines.

Instant SMS alerts - Receive instant SMS alerts on your registered mobile number for toll transactions, low balance, and other events.

View transaction history, toll payment history, and account balances in the customer portal.

SBI FASTag accounts can be easily and instantly recharged online using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or IMPS, for example.

How to get SBI FASTag?

Vehicle owners can call customer service at 1800 11 0018, and representatives will direct them to the nearest PoS location. The SBI Fastag can be obtained by tag issuers (POS locations and e-commerce websites). If it is linked to a prepaid account, you must recharge or top up the tag as needed. You won't need to load money into a prepaid wallet separately if your tag is linked to your SBI bank account.

Documents required

• SBI FASTag application to bank
• Registration Certificate (RC) of the vehicle
• Photograph of the vehicle owner
• ID and address proof

How to check SBI FASTag balance

Step 1: Text 'FTBAL' to 7208820019 from your registered phone number.

Step 2: If you have more than one SBI FASTag, send FTBAL Vehicle Number> to 7208820019.

Step 3: A message with your FASTag balance will be sent to your registered phone number immediately.

How to recharge SBI FASTag using YONO app?

Step 1: Enter your credentials into YONO SBI.

Step 2: Select YONO Pay.

Step 3: Under Quick Payments, select FASTag.

Step 4: Customers will be able to recharge FASTag using UPI.

When a balance is deducted from your SBI FASTag account, you will receive an SMS alert to your registered phone number.