Can ETC cards be recharged via WeChat?
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ETC cards can be recharged via WeChat. To recharge ETC via WeChat, the mobile phone needs to support NFC or use an official Bluetooth card reader for recharging; after entering WeChat, select [Me] - [Payment] - [City Services]; under [Highway Services], choose the [Highway ETC] option; click [ETC Recharge] and follow the prompts to complete the payment and other operations. Precautions for using ETC: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. When encountering a vehicle in front that has stopped, to prevent the vehicle in front from having a faulty ETC device or no ETC device at all, maintain a distance of more than 10 meters from the vehicle in front to avoid automatic sensing and paying for the vehicle in front. The speed limit for ETC lane recognition is 20km/h. If the speed is too fast, the vehicle device information cannot be read, which will also result in a failed fee deduction. Unauthorized removal or movement of the OBU device, detachment or loosening of the ETC electronic tag, etc., will cause the electronic tag to become invalid. It can be sent to the bank where the ETC card was issued or the highway service office for testing. If the loosening or detachment is not man-made, it only needs to be reactivated. When using a debit card bound to ETC, insufficient balance will also result in a failed fee deduction. Follow the guidance of the on-site staff to go to the manual MTC lane and use cash or card for passage. Poor sensing due to excessively thick car windshield. Especially vehicles that have had their windshields replaced after an accident or vehicles with modified front windshields need to be careful.
I've been driving for over a decade, and recharging ETC cards via WeChat is completely feasible. It's simple to operate and saves time. Open WeChat, search for the official ETC account of your province, click to enter, bind your card number and personal information, then use WeChat Pay to recharge your balance. The whole process takes just a few minutes, much faster than queuing up at the toll station. I use it frequently and find that binding a bank card or credit card for automatic deduction is even quicker, with the amount credited immediately. You can also set up recharge reminders to avoid running out of balance and getting stuck on the highway. Some regions even offer WeChat-exclusive discounts, which can save you money. Of course, if a recharge fails, don't panic—just check your network or official announcements for solutions. As a mainstream payment tool, WeChat ensures security and is quite reliable.
