FASTag Annual Pass fee to increase from April 1: Check new rates and how to apply

The National Highways Authority of India has announced a price update for the FASTag Annual Pass. This will come into effect from the new financial year. Starting April 1, 2026, the cost for this yearly subscription will rise to help manage highway maintenance and inflation. This pass is a popular choice for regular travellers who want to avoid the hassle of daily recharges. By paying a one-time fee, vehicle owners can enjoy a set number of trips across the country without balance worries. More than 5.6 million users currently rely on this system for smoother journeys. Existing users have a small window to renew at the old rates before the change.

FASTag Annual Pass new rates

The upcoming price revision shifts the annual fee from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,075 for the financial year 2026-27. While the price of the FASTag annual pass may have increased by Rs 75, the overall benefits remain the same for the commuters. For example, if you’re travelling from Meerut to Delhi on a daily basis, you would have given a toll of Rs 175 on a one-way trip and Rs 265 for a two-way trip, and that would have summed up to somewhere around Rs 35,000 for crossing it 200 times.

However, with the new pass rate, that same traveller effectively pays only about Rs 15.57 per trip. This fixed cost protection helps users stay ahead of standard toll hikes that may occur at individual plazas throughout the year. However, the FASTag is only available for non-commercial private vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans. 

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Benefits of the FASTag Annual Pass

Here are some of the benefits of using FASTag Annually:

• No need to check your balance and recharge your wallet before each road trip.
• The pass is valid in over 1,150 toll plazas on National Highways and Expressways.
• Once you pay, the benefits are usually linked to your existing tag within two hours.
• The system counts your 200 trips automatically, so you never have to stop for manual payments.

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How to apply for a FASTag Annual Pass

Applying for the pass is a digital process that does not require any new hardware or stickers. It is connected directly to your existing FASTag on your windshield.

1. Make sure your FASTag is active, linked to your vehicle number, and not blacklisted.

2. Download Rajmarg Yatra mobile app or log in to the official website of NHAI.

3. Enter your Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) after logging in. The system will verify if your vehicle is a private, non-commercial car.

4. Pay the fee of Rs 3,075 (or Rs 3,000 if applying before April 1) using UPI, a credit card, or net banking.

5. You will receive an SMS once the pass is active. You can then drive through eligible toll lanes without further deductions until you hit 200 trips or one year.