The FASTag Annual Pass, launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, lets frequent highway travel pass users pay once instead of recharging repeatedly. It's a genuinely useful option for the right kind of commuter — and a poor one for anyone who barely uses the highway network.
What the FASTag Annual Pass Actually Covers
Unlike your regular FASTag, which deducts a toll amount at every crossing, the Annual Pass covers a fixed number of trips over a fixed period:
· Activated on your existing FASTag — no new device or replacement tag required
· Valid exclusively on NHAI-operated National Highways and National Expressways
· Does not cover state highways or expressways run by state governments or local bodies
That last point trips people up most often. A route that mixes NHAI and state-managed stretches still deducts standard toll on the state-managed portions, even with an active Annual Pass.
How Much Does the FASTag Annual Pass Cost in 2026?
The pass currently costs ₹3,075 for the 2026–27 financial year — revised upward from its original launch price of ₹3,000, effective 1 April 2026.
It covers:
· Up to 200 trips, or
· One year from activation, whichever limit is reached first
Once either threshold hits, the pass expires and your FASTag reverts to standard per-crossing billing until you renew. It's a fixed one-time payment — no additional per-trip charge applies within the pass's window at eligible plazas. Since NHAI reviews this pricing periodically, confirm the current figure on the official Rajmarg Yatra app or NHAI website before activating.
Does It Make Financial Sense for You?
This comes down entirely to how often you cross NHAI toll plazas. Two hundred trips works out to a little under one crossing every two days across a full year — a pattern that fits a genuinely frequent commuter, not an occasional traveller.
A useful gut check before committing: tally roughly how many NHAI toll crossings you made over the past year. If you're consistently well above a couple of crossings a week, the Annual Pass is worth a closer look. If your highway use is occasional — a handful of trips a year — you're unlikely to recover the ₹3,075 cost against standard per-trip toll rates.
How to Activate Your FASTag Annual Pass
Activation happens directly through NHAI's own channels, not through a third-party recharge platform:
1. Open the Rajmarg Yatra app or visit the NHAI website
2. Ensure you have an active FASTag correctly linked to your vehicle registration number
3. Complete payment for the annual pass
Activation typically completes within a couple of hours of payment confirmation
Do You Still Need to Recharge Your FASTag With the Annual Pass?
Whether or not you opt for the Annual Pass, your FASTag still needs to stay active and correctly linked to your vehicle for the pass to work at all. Keep it topped up through the Shriram One App in the meantime, alongside your other regular bill payments.
Recharge your FASTag through Shriram Finance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FASTag annual pass and how does it work?
It's a prepaid toll option of FASTag 200 trips offer for private vehicles, activated on your existing FASTag, covering 200 trips or one year at NHAI-operated toll plazas, whichever limit is reached first.
How much does the annual pass cost?
The pass costs ₹3,075 for the 2026–27 financial year, revised from its original ₹3,000 price effective 1 April 2026. Confirm the current figure on NHAI's official channels before activating.
How many trips are included in the FASTag annual pass?
Up to 200 trips, or one year from the date of activation, whichever comes first.
How can I activate my FASTag annual pass?
Activation happens through NHAI's Rajmarg Yatra app or official website, using your active FASTag linked to your vehicle registration number.
What happens if I exceed the annual trip limit?
Once you reach 200 trips or the one-year mark, whichever comes first, the pass expires and your FASTag reverts to standard per-crossing billing until you renew.