FASTag Charges Explained: What different banks charge you

Ankur Gupta Feb 27,2024

What is FASTag

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Before you get started, there are a few charges you need to be aware of:

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Here's a breakdown of FASTag charges from some top issuers (as of February 24, 2024):

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HDFC Bank

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ICICI Bank

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Stae Bank of India

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Axis Bank

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Bank of Baroda

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Canara Bank

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IDBI BANK

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IndusInd Bank

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Punjab National Bank

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Airtel Payments Bank

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Paytm

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