In India, the state-run State Bank of India (SBI) has just unveiled a brand-new product. The bank has now launched a new SMS service that allows users to view the balance of their FASTag instantly.
On Saturday, September 9, the bank tweeted details regarding this. A customer’s SBI FASTag balance can be accessed by sending an SMS from their registered phone to 7208820019, as announced by the public lender on Twitter.
Customers of FASTag now have access to an SMS service from SBI that allows them to quickly and easily check their FASTag balance. Details on this new service are provided here.
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Sending the text message FTBAL to the contact 7208820019 will reveal the remaining value of a car’s FASTag.
However, if you have a fleet of cars and want to know how much fuel is left on each FASTag, you may do it by texting “FTBAL Vehicle Number>” to the number 7208820019.
Keep in mind that you must use the mobile number associated with your SBI FASTag account when sending a message. Discover your current FASTag balance in a flash.
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
Simply put, what is FASTag?
FASTag is a vehicle-mounted RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) sticker. Using it to collect toll taxes has grown substantially in recent years in India. Once you’ve attached it to your car’s windshield, you can skip the toll booth the next time you travel.
The FASTag reader deducts the appropriate amount from your linked account immediately upon scanning your tag.
Since January 1, 2022, FASTag installation has been mandated per the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989 issued by the Ministry of Road Transport.
All passenger and commercial M and N category four-wheelers are subject to regulations set forth by the Ministry of Road Transport.
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