How to deactivate FASTag Account?

FASTag has become incredibly popular in our country, and the many benefits that it offers has become a huge benefit for anyone who travels via our highways. Now, although FASTag is widely recognised for its features, there maybe certain situations when a person wishes to deactivate their FASTag account. 

Thankfully, that can be done as well, with a few easy steps. Here’s everything you need to know about how to deactivate your FASTag account or how to deactivate your FASTag online.

Read more: Why should you use FASTag on Indian highways?

Why is it necessary to deactivate my FASTag account?

Here are some of the cases when you may feel that you have to deactivate your FASTag account:

You are selling your car

Do you have a car that you are eager to sell and have probably met a few potential buyers? Time to get the FASTag deactivated. If you do not, then the user will keep using your FASTag account, which means every time they pass a toll, the money will be deducted from your account and not theirs.

Your FASTag is lost or damaged

If your current FASTag is damaged or has been lost, then you should immediately deactivate it. In addition, it will also ensure that your FASTag is not misused by anyone.

While changing your vehicle registration

People are always on the move. There might be a time when you have to relocate to some other part of the country. In such instances, it is crucial that you change your vehicle registration as well as your FASTag.

Read more: Everything you need to know about FASTag

Avoid multiple FASTag charges

Do you have multiple FASTag accounts linked to your vehicle? This could eventually lead to a problem where duplicate charges are levied on your FASTag. You can simply deactivate the FASTag accounts that you do not use anymore.

What are the ways to deactivate your FASTag account?

You can deactivate your FASTag account online and offline. Here are both the methods explained in detail:

Deactivate your FASTag online through the Airtel Thanks app

Follow the steps given below to deactivate your FASTag through the Airtel Thanks app UPI payments app:

1. Open the FASTag section on your Airtel Thanks app
2. Log in to your FASTag account
3. Look for the deactivation button
4. Select the FASTag account that you wish to deactivate
5. Follow the on-screen instructions as they have been provided to deactivate your FASTag
6. Review the details of your FASTag account one last time before deleting them
7. Confirm the request

Once the request is confirmed, you will receive a message that confirms your FASTag account deactivation.

Deactivate your FASTag offline

Here are the steps given below that you should follow to deactivate your FASTag offline:

1. Visit the nearest FASTag POS or point of sale (a bank branch, petrol pump, toll plazas)
2. Inform the executive that you want to deactivate your FASTag account
3. Share your FASTag ID and any other information, as required
4. Provide your ID proof for verification purposes
5. The customer service associate will guide you through the process
6. Once your FASTag is deactivated, you will receive a confirmation message 

If you are looking for other ways to deactivate your current FASTag accounts, then you can also do so from the official National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) website.

Read more: Here’s all the steps on how one can recharge their FASTag

Which is the fastest way to close a FASTag account?

If you are looking for a fast, simple, and effortless way to close your FASTag account, then the Airtel Thanks app is the perfect solution that you are looking for. All you have to do is open the Airtel Thanks app and after a few taps, your FASTag account is closed. 

Isn’t that easy enough? But the Airtel Thanks app is not all about FASTag. 

Download the Airtel Thanks app to get multiple benefits

In fact, it is one of India’s most loved UPI apps which facilitates prepaid recharges, postpaid bill payments, DTH and broadband bills, utility bill payments and plenty of other features. You can even apply for personal loans with flexible EMI options and an Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card from the Airtel Thanks app.

Then, there is the Airtel Refer a Friend feature, which you can use to share or refer Airtel services to friends and get discounts of up to ₹300 on your next bill payments. 

Still waiting? Download the Airtel Thanks app right away and change your world!