How to Check SBI FASTag Balance

The State and National Highways are the primary arterial roads that facilitate a smooth vehicle traffic flow and provide crucial connections to other highways and expressways. However, Indian vehicle commuters often witness heavy congestion and long queues at toll plazas.

The Indian Government introduced FASTag in 2014 under the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) system to provide travelers with a convenient way to make electronic toll payments and improve their travel experience. For all commuters, and especially those who have opted for a State Bank of India FASTag (SBI FASTag), here’s a step-by-step process on how to check SBI FASTag balance and ensure enough funds for an uninterrupted highway journey.

What is FASTag?

FASTag is a digital toll payment system that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. It became mandatory on January 1, 2021, for four-wheelers and larger vehicles (Class M and N) used for carrying goods or passengers. You can use FASTag at over 1,200 toll plazas across the country (National Highway and State Highway toll plazas).

The FASTag sticker, which you place on your car's windshield, automatically reads and collects toll taxes as your vehicle drives through a toll plaza. This system eliminates the need for cash, reduces wait times, simplifies the toll collection process, and ensures traffic flows more smoothly on highways.

SBI FASTag KYC categories

SBI FASTag accounts fall into two KYC (Know Your Customer) categories:

1. Limited KYC holder’s account

   Limited KYC holders’ accounts have a cap that does not allow you to have more than ₹10,000 in your account at any given time. Similarly, you can only add a maximum of ₹10,000 to this account within a single month.

2. Full KYC holder’s account

   A Full KYC FASTag account allows for a significantly higher balance, with a maximum limit of ₹2 lakh. Importantly, there are no restrictions on the reload amount, unlike the limited KYC option.

How to check SBI FASTag balance

The SBI FASTag balance check can be done online through the following methods:

1. SBI website

   • Visit the official SBI FASTag portal
   • Log in using your registered credentials and captcha
   • Navigate to the ‘FASTag’ section and select the ‘Check Balance’ option
   • Your current FASTag balance will then be displayed

2. YONO application

   • Download and sign in to the State Bank of India mobile app
   • Log in securely with your credentials
   • Go to the ‘Service’ tab, then find the ‘FASTag’ section
   • Select the ‘Check Balance’ option to view your balance

3. SMS

   • To check FASTag balance for a single vehicle, send ‘FTBAL’ via SMS from your registered mobile number to 7208820019
   • If you have multiple FASTags, send ‘FTBAL <Vehicle Number>’ to get the balance for a specific vehicle

4. Missed call

   • Simply give a missed call to 7208820024 using your registered mobile number
   • You will receive an SMS stating the available balance in your SBI FASTag account

5. Customer care

   • Call the toll-free SBI FASTag customer care number at 1800-11-0018 from your registered number
   • Share the requested details
   • The team will help you quickly access your balance

6. An email request

   • Send in your queries/suggestions to helpdesk.fastag@sbi.co.in
   • Submit SBI FASTag balance check request through your registered email ID
   • Receive transaction/deduction notifications in your inbox within the specified time

7. Google Pay

   • If not, link your number to the SBI FASTag account
   • Open the Google Pay app
   • Go to the ‘Business & Bills’ section
   • Select the FASTag account
   • Choose ‘View Balance’
   • Alternatively, you can check the balance via PhonePe and Paytm

8. MyFASTag mobile app

   • Download the ‘MyFASTag’ app via the Play Store or the App Store
   • Register using your vehicle details, FASTag ID, and VRN
   • Log in with your registered mobile number and password
   • Go to the ‘Balance’ or ‘Account Summary’ section to view your current balance

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How to check SBI FASTag balance is no longer a question of doubt, as it can be easily done with just a few simple steps. SBI offers multiple online and offline methods to check the balance of your FASTag account and keep track of your toll payments.

Moreover, you must regularly check your balance through these channels to unlock the full benefits of cashless payments, reduced fuel wastage, and valuable SBI FASTag recharge awards with every top-up.