Where to Apply for an ETC Card?
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ETC can be applied for at bank branches, online platforms, or highway service areas. Required documents include the vehicle owner's valid ID card and original/copy of the vehicle registration certificate. If applying through a proxy, the proxy's valid ID card is also required. The copy of the vehicle registration certificate should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. A bank debit or credit card application form is needed to bind the ETC card. After obtaining the card, you can visit designated bank branches to receive and install the ETC onboard device for free, with no additional charges. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 60 and own a vehicle registered under their name. Documents required for company vehicles: An introduction letter from the vehicle owner (with official seal); Copy of the organization code certificate or business license (with official seal); Proxy's original ID card; Original vehicle registration certificate; The vehicle for which ETC is to be applied. Online application is also available: Since most banks now offer online services, ETC applications can be processed online for convenience, eliminating the need to visit physical locations. ETC installation precautions: Do not obstruct the driver's view. It is best to install it behind the rearview mirror. Many car models have steeply angled windshields, which can reduce the driver's field of vision. Installing the ETC device improperly may increase blind spots. Install it on the right side behind the rearview mirror to avoid blocking the view. Do not interfere with charging: The ETC electronic tag requires power but generally does not need charging or battery replacement as it has a built-in solar panel. Avoid installing it on the windshield's blacked-out areas or positions that may block the solar panel. Once installed, do not remove it arbitrarily: The adhesive contains an anti-tamper lever connected to a switch. When installed, the windshield presses this lever in. If removed, the lever pops out, triggering the switch and locking the device, requiring an ETC service point to unlock it. This prevents multiple vehicles from sharing one device. ETC usage notes: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. To avoid paying for the vehicle ahead due to its faulty ETC device, maintain a distance of over 10 meters. The ETC lane recognizes vehicles at speeds up to 20 km/h—exceeding this may cause failed transactions. Insufficient balance on a debit card linked to ETC can also lead to failed transactions.