SBI FASTag user? Checking balance is now at your fingertips | Step-by-step guide

SBI FASTag: The government has made FASTag mandatory for commercial as well as personal four-wheelers with the intention to reduce the long queues at toll plazas across the country. Several banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI), provide FASTag. There is some good news for commuters who are using SBI FASTag. SBI, the largest public sector bank in India, has made it easy for customers to check balances. The public lender recently announced that people can now check balances simply through an SMS. This is a good development for those who are not comfortable with recharging and checking their balance using e-wallet apps. 

How to check SBI FASTag balance

Step 1: Type 'FTBAL' and send the SMS from your registered number to 7208820019.

Step 2: In case you have more than one SBI FASTags, type - FTBAL <Vehicle Number> and send it to 7208820019.

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

The bank shared this information via a tweet from its official Twitter handle. 

"Dear SBI FASTag Customer, send an SMS to 7208820019 from your registered mobile number to quickly know your SBI FASTag balance," reads SBI's tweet.

Dear SBI FASTag Customer, send an SMS to 7208820019 from your registered mobile number to quickly know your SBI FASTag balance. #SBIFastag #SBI #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/mDQQgDl7Mv

— State Bank of India (@TheOfficialSBI) September 10, 2022

What is FASTag

The FASTag is an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) sticker that we use on our vehicles for a seamless driving experience at toll plazas. This tag is scanned by the FASTag scanner automatically at toll plazas. This not only reduces the long queues at toll plazas but also reduces the need to carry physical cash. 

It was made mandatory from January 1, 2021 for all private and commercial vehicles. In order to ensure that all vehicles use FASTag, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has made it mandatory for even purchasing new third-party insurance.