Padma Bridge tolls now payable thru Nagad

Nagad has launched a new service allowing users to pay Padma Bridge tolls instantly through their Nagad wallets.

To enable the facility, the mobile financial service (MFS) provider has integrated with the interoperable toll payment system, D-Toll, under the “EkPay” platform of the Access to Information (a2i) Programme, according to a press release.

Under the service, Nagad users can register for toll payments through the “Toll” option in the Nagad app. Customers are required to complete a simple registration process by providing their name, agreeing to the terms and conditions and submitting the information.

Users then need to attach their Nagad wallet by selecting the “Wallet Attach” option, accepting the request and entering their wallet number. An OTP will be sent to complete the wallet attachment process.

After linking the wallet, customers can top up the required amount by selecting the “Top-Up” option and submitting the transaction.

To link a vehicle for toll payments, users must provide the necessary vehicle details and complete OTP verification. Once registration is completed, Padma Bridge tolls can be paid seamlessly through Nagad.

Following registration, customers must verify their Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA)-approved RFID tags at the Mawa Toll Plaza. 

New or first-time users are required to complete this verification once. After verification, travellers can use the electronic toll collection (ETC) lane while crossing the bridge, adhering to the approved speed limit.

The new service is expected to make travel across the Padma Bridge faster, more convenient and hassle-free, the release said.