Can the ETC card be replaced?

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The ETC card in the car can be replaced, but the original card needs to be canceled before applying for a new one. There are two ways to replace the bank card bound to ETC. The first method is to apply online directly by following the system prompts, which is simple and convenient. The second method is for users to bring the relevant original materials to the bank counter for card replacement. ETC is the abbreviation of Electronic-Toll-Collection, meaning electronic toll collection system. To apply, the owner must provide the original and photocopy of a valid ID card and vehicle license. If the application is not made by the owner, the agent must also bring a valid ID card. The photocopy of the vehicle license must include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. A bank card for deducting highway toll fees; aged between 18 and 60; a vehicle under personal name; the current year's vehicle insurance policy; for corporate applications, the handler's ID (or driver's license), the organization's code certificate (or business license), and the official seal are required. Generally, an ETC charge lasts for 2-3 months. The ETC user manual does not specify how long a single charge lasts. For owners who do not use ETC frequently, it is recommended to charge the ETC device every 3 months. For wired ETC devices, if they are not used for a long time, it is recommended to charge them once a month to avoid affecting the battery life due to self-discharge. ETC working principle: The on-board electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane of the toll station. Using computer networking technology, it settles transactions with the bank in the background, allowing vehicles to pay highway or bridge tolls without stopping at toll stations. After January 1, 2018, toll fees paid using an ETC card or user card, as well as ETC card recharge fees, can issue electronic invoices for toll fees, and paper invoices will no longer be issued. Benefits of installing ETC: Time-saving: Avoid the hassle of waiting in line; Green and environmentally friendly: Low-carbon, vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping, reducing noise and exhaust emissions and pollution; Cost-saving: Reduce costs, decrease the frequency of vehicle starts and stops, reduce wear and fuel consumption, and users can enjoy toll discounts; Efficiency improvement: ETC lanes can theoretically improve traffic efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC updates faster and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.