Quick Answer
The FASTag Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for FY 2026–27. It is for eligible non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag and is valid for one year or 200 fee-plaza crossings, whichever is earlier. The pass is activated on your existing FASTag after the separate Annual Pass payment; you do not need to buy another FASTag.
KM 002 · Eligibility
Who Can Buy the Annual Pass?
Designed for eligible non-commercial vehicles, including cars, jeeps and vans.
The vehicle needs a valid FASTag linked to it. The Annual Pass activates on that existing FASTag.
The scheme applies at eligible National Highway and National Expressway fee plazas, currently about 1,150 locations.
KM 003 · Activation
How to Buy & Activate the FASTag Annual Pass
- Open the official Rajmargyatra App or NHAI Annual Pass facility.
- Enter/verify the vehicle details and eligible FASTag.
- Confirm Annual Pass eligibility for the vehicle.
- Pay the applicable ₹3,075 fee for FY 2026–27 using the available payment option.
- After successful processing, the pass is activated on the existing FASTag.
No New FASTag Required
The Annual Pass is not a separate windshield tag. It is activated on the valid FASTag already linked to the eligible vehicle.
Government guidance says activation occurs within about two hours after successful one-time payment.
KM 004 · Recharge & Payment
FASTag Recharge vs Annual Pass Payment
These are two different payments. A normal FASTag recharge adds money to the FASTag wallet/account for regular toll transactions. Buying the Annual Pass is a separate one-time payment that activates Annual Pass benefits on the existing FASTag.
Normal FASTag Recharge
Adds usable balance to your FASTag wallet/account. Depending on the issuer, recharge can be made through its portal and supported methods such as UPI, net banking or debit/credit card.
Annual Pass Payment
Pays the ₹3,075 Annual Pass fee. It is a separate payment through the Annual Pass purchase flow and does not simply deduct ₹3,075 from your existing FASTag wallet balance.
How to Recharge a Regular FASTag
Log in to the FASTag issuer's portal/app and recharge the linked wallet using the payment methods offered by the issuer.
IHMCL says bank-issued FASTags can be recharged using UPI. Verify the correct NETC FASTag UPI ID with your issuer before paying.
IHMCL also documents Bharat Bill Payment System recharge, including POS availability at toll plazas.
UPI FASTag Recharge — Step by Step
- Open a supported UPI app.
- Use the NETC FASTag UPI ID associated with the vehicle and issuing bank.
- Verify the UPI ID before sending money.
- Enter the recharge amount.
- Authorize with your UPI PIN.
- Wait for confirmation that the FASTag wallet/account has been credited.
Safety: Do not guess a FASTag UPI handle. IHMCL advises customers to validate the FASTag UPI ID with their issuing bank.
KM 005 · Wallet Balance
Do I Still Need FASTag Balance After Buying the Annual Pass?
Yes, keeping usable FASTag balance can still matter. The Annual Pass applies only at eligible NH/NE fee plazas. At fee plazas or services outside Annual Pass coverage—such as applicable State Highway tolls and parking—the normal FASTag wallet/account can continue to be used and regular charges may be deducted.
| Situation | What happens? |
|---|---|
| Eligible NH/NE plaza covered by Annual Pass | Annual Pass crossing is applied according to scheme rules. |
| State Highway / non-covered toll | Normal FASTag wallet balance may be used at applicable FASTag-enabled locations. |
| Parking / other supported FASTag use | Normal wallet/account balance may be charged. |
| 200 crossings used or one-year validity ends | Annual Pass benefit ends; normal FASTag operation continues subject to the tag/account status and applicable balance. |
KM 006 · Crossing Rules
How Are the 200 Crossings Counted?
The pass ends when either one year has elapsed or 200 applicable fee-plaza crossings have been used. Government guidance also states that in a closed user-fee collection system, the entry and exit of a vehicle through the fee plaza are considered a single crossing.
KM 007 · Payment Problems
Annual Pass Payment or Activation Problem?
Allow the official activation window and confirm that the correct eligible FASTag/vehicle was used. If it remains inactive, use official support.
Check that the vehicle is non-commercial and the FASTag is valid and correctly linked to the vehicle.
For a normal FASTag recharge issue, contact the issuing bank/provider with the payment reference. Do not confuse a wallet recharge with Annual Pass activation.
KM 008 · Quick Answers
Annual Pass & Recharge FAQs
No. IHMCL's Annual Pass FAQ says the Annual Pass fee must be paid through the available Annual Pass payment options. Existing FASTag wallet balance remains available for regular transactions.
You may still need normal FASTag balance for tolls and supported transactions outside Annual Pass coverage, including applicable State Highway tolls and parking.
₹3,075 for FY 2026–27, effective from April 1, 2026.
The Annual Pass is for eligible National Highway and National Expressway fee plazas. At other applicable tolls, the normal FASTag wallet may be charged.
KM 009 · Official Sources
Verify Before You Pay
Annual Pass rules and FASTag recharge processes can change. Use official NHAI/IHMCL channels for payment and verify your vehicle/tag details before submitting money.