# NHAI launches OneTag for FASTag users to switch banks

2026-09-19T15:17:26+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched OneTag, a portability solution that lets FASTag users change their issuer bank without replacing the RFID tag on their vehicle. The service is available through the NHAI's Rajmargyatra mobile app. Livemint reports users can check eligibility by entering their vehicle registration number and receive a six-digit verification code from their current bank. The app guides users through fresh KYC with the new bank. After portability, the previous issuer closes the old wallet and refunds the remaining balance after adjustments. A six-month cooling period applies before the tag can be ported again. The FASTag ID linked to the vehicle remains unchanged, so the physical tag continues working at toll plazas.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both sources deliver uniform straight reporting on the OneTag launch, with no detectable slant. The Economic Times article is structured as an FAQ addressing user concerns about wallet balances and fresh KYC, while Livemint focuses on step-by-step portability mechanics through the Rajmargyatra app. The coverage is entirely procedural. The key operational detail for users: any existing wallet balance will be refunded after porting, and the six-month cooling period limits how often a user can switch banks. The uptake rate of the service will indicate whether the process is as frictionless as the government intends.

## Coverage

- livemint.com (neutral report) <https://www.livemint.com/money/fastag-onetag-launched-change-your-bank-without-replacing-the-tag-here-s-how-it-works-11789820289739.html>
  Straight news agency-style reporting on the launch and process
- economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/onetag-launched-for-fastag-users-you-can-now-change-issuer-bank-without-replacing-your-fastag-what-will-happen-to-your-existing-wallet/articleshow/134349264.cms>
  Straight reporting with FAQ format on wallet and KYC questions

Tags: FASTag, NHAI, Nitin Gadkari, OneTag, Rajmargyatra
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