Is there a charge for applying for ETC?
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ETC application is completely free, which means "three exemptions": no service fee, no ETC card fee, and no OBU device fee. No charges will be incurred. Relevant introduction: 1. Overview: ETC is an electronic toll collection system that does not require stopping. The ETC dedicated lane is for vehicles equipped with ETC on-board units, using electronic toll collection methods. 2. Advantages: As long as the vehicle owner installs a sensor card on the front windshield of the vehicle and prepays the fee, there is no need for manual payment or stopping when passing through the toll station. The highway toll will be automatically deducted from the card, enabling automatic toll collection. The fully automatic electronic toll collection system is one of the service functions of the intelligent transportation system, and it is particularly suitable for use in highway or busy bridge and tunnel environments.
The cost of applying for an ETC varies from person to person. When I applied before, I had to spend some money to buy the device box, which cost about a few dozen yuan. However, nowadays, many banks offer ETC devices for free to attract customers, such as by binding a credit card. I recommend choosing this free method—it saves both time and money. There are many benefits to having an ETC, like not having to queue at highway toll booths, making the passage twice as fast. Just be aware that there might be hidden fees in the contract, such as annual fees or service charges—I read carefully before signing. Overall, the application is basically cost-free, but make sure to choose an official channel.
