How to Check ETC?
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ETC inquiry methods: Vehicle owners can log in to the ETC customer service website to inquire, or call the service hotline 96512 for inquiries. ETC is an Electronic Toll Collection system, and ETC dedicated lanes are for vehicles equipped with ETC onboard units, using electronic toll collection methods. The ETC non-stop toll collection system is currently the most advanced bridge and road toll collection method in the world. Through dedicated short-range microwave communication between the onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane of the toll station, computer networking technology is used to conduct background settlement processing with the bank, thereby achieving the purpose of vehicles paying bridge and road tolls without stopping at toll stations.
I often drive on highways, checking my ETC balance or records is a routine for me. Usually, I download the official APP on my phone, such as China ETC Service APP, and enter my license plate number and card number to directly check the balance and transaction details, which is super convenient. It also provides consumption trend analysis to help me control my budget. Occasionally during system maintenance, I call the customer service hotline 95588 or visit the local highway service center for manual processing. The key is to check regularly to avoid account abnormalities affecting my passage, especially before long trips. Here’s a little tip: setting up the APP reminder function can notify me of my account status in advance, saving me from traffic jams at toll booths. Keeping the account active also helps avoid card issues, which is very practical for commuters like me, saving a lot of hassle.
