Pay for parking with PayByPhone by calling the number on parking signs, using the mobile app, or via their website. Enter the location code, your license plate, and payment details (credit/debit card, Apple/Google Pay). No physical ticket is required, and you can extend your session remotely.
To pay with your phone, set up a digital wallet like Apple Pay (iPhone) or Google Wallet/Pay (Android), add your debit/credit cards, ensure your phone's NFC is on, then simply unlock your phone and hold the back near a contactless payment terminal (look for the symbol) to tap and pay.
How does Tap to Pay work?
👉 Launch the app.
Pay with your default card on an iPhone with Face ID
How it works
PayByPhone adheres to PCI Level 1 compliance and is audited yearly to ensure its compliance with security standards. 👉 All accounts are password protected.
👉 Simply send the word 'FINISH' via SMS to 65565 within the first five minutes of an active parking session. This will cancel your session (with your payment being sent back to the card account used) and allow you to create a new one.
You have 2 ways to tap to pay in a store: Unlock your phone and hold it near the reader: You can tap the terminal when your phone is unlocked, even when the Google Wallet app is not open. If prompted, use your Android screen lock to verify the payment.
Hold your Android device near the card reader and wait for the checkmark. Pay with your default card or select another. Google Pay will handle the rest. Order free stickers for your business to let customers know you accept Google Pay.
You can check for NFC settings on your Samsung Android device by looking in the settings app > connections > tap NFC and contactless payments. If you see an option for NFC there, your device is enabled to make NFC payments.
PayByPhone is a mobile payments provider that facilitates parking payments from drivers to the Parking Operator via our app, website, and automated phone service. Once your payment is confirmed, the parking company can query your plate or stall and location code to check if the plate has been validated.
PayByPhone implements service fees to cover payment processing and overhead costs, crucial for our operational sustainability. Some parking operators cover these charges for their patrons. In certain cases, service fees include SMS notifications for opted-in users, covering mobile network costs.
Yes, card info can potentially be stolen from tap-to-pay, mainly through methods like "ghost tapping," where criminals use hidden or disguised readers to capture data from a short distance, though it's generally safer than older methods, especially with mobile wallets using dynamic codes; however, vigilance is key, so monitor statements, use RFID-blocking sleeves, and turn off tap-to-pay when not needed.
There is no cost to download or access the PayByPhone platforms. However, some parking operators may apply a transaction fee each time a parking payment is processed.
The best parking app depends on your needs, with top contenders like SpotHero, ParkWhiz, and SpotAngels excelling at booking & comparing garage/lot spots, while ParkMobile and PayByPhone are great for paying street parking, and SpotAngels also offers detailed street parking rules (especially in cities like NYC). For simple street parking information, Parkopedia and city-specific apps like ParkChicago are also strong choices, with Google Maps integrating parking info too.
Easy to pay
Connect your credit or debit card to your PayByPhone account, and pay quickly and securely. Or, where available, opt for Google Pay or Apple Pay to complete transactions.
You can pay your public parking fees with complete ease from anywhere and at any time simply by sending a WhatsApp message or an SMS to 7275.
How does it work? ANPR technology at participating car parks is integrated with the PayByPhone cashless payment service. Your entry and exit times in the car park are monitored, ensuring you pay the correct amount for your parking session.