How to Register for M-Tag and Enjoy Hassle-Free Travel on Motorways

If you are a frequent traveler on motorways in Pakistan, you might have heard of the M-Tag, a prepaid radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that allows you to pay toll tax automatically within seconds. M-Tag is mandatory for travel on the M-2 and M-9 motorways, and it is expected to be extended to other motorways as well in the future. In this article, we will guide you through the process of getting an M-Tag for your vehicle, recharging your account, and enjoying hassle-free travel on motorways.

How to Register for M-Tag on Motorways

How to Register for M-Tag and Enjoy Hassle-Free Travel on Motorways

How to Get M-Tag for Your Vehicle

Getting an M-Tag for your vehicle is very easy and quick. You just need to follow these simple steps:

Visit the nearest toll plaza or motorway police office with your vehicle.
Provide your original CNIC and vehicle registration certificate.
Provide your vehicle details and phone number.
Get an M-Tag sticker and ID.

There is no registration fee involved in this process, and you can get an M-Tag for your vehicle without any upfront payment. Moreover, there is no requirement to maintain a minimum balance as well. You can affix the M-Tag sticker at the top of the front windscreen of your vehicle on the inside.

How to Recharge Your M-Tag Account

Once you have got M-Tag for your vehicle, you need to recharge your account periodically to pay toll tax on motorways. There are several ways to recharge your account, such as:

Card Recharge: You can buy scratch cards of different denominations (Rs. 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 5000) from entry and exit points and service areas along the motorway. To recharge, send the card number followed by a space and your M-Tag ID to 9909.
Jazz Cash: You can use Jazz Cash mobile wallet or visit a nearby Jazz Cash franchise to recharge your account.
Motorways Website: You can also recharge through FWO Smart Motorways official website. It supports Jazz Cash, Visa, and Mastercard payments.
Smart Motorways Application: You can download the Smart Motorway Application for Android phones and use multiple options for recharge.
M2 Drive-Through Centers: You can also get your M-Tag IDs recharged at drive-through centers at M2.
Credit/Debit Cards: You can also use debit and credit cards to recharge your account.

How to Check Your M-Tag Balance and ID

You can check your M-Tag balance and ID by using the following methods:

SMS: Whenever you cross a toll plaza, you will receive an SMS with your remaining balance. You can also send mtag followed by a space and your CNIC number to 9909 to get your M-Tag ID.
Smart Motorways Application: You can also check your balance and ID through the Smart Motorway Application.
Motorways Website: You can also check your balance and ID through FWO Smart Motorways official website.

Benefits of M-Tag

M-Tag has many benefits for travelers on motorways, such as:

It saves time by avoiding long queues at toll plazas.
It reduces traffic congestion and pollution on motorways.
It enhances the security and transparency of toll collection.
It provides convenience and comfort to travelers.

We hope this article has helped you understand how to register for M-Tag and enjoy hassle-free travel on motorways. If you have any questions or feedback, please let us know in the comments section below. Happy traveling!