PayByPhone Parking

PayByPhone Parking

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 15, 2011
  • July 15, 2026

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Easily pay for parking from your phone, extending sessions remotely and finding nearby spots. Get notifications before your session expires and track your parking history. Supports multiple payment methods for a seamless experience.

Start and extend parking sessions remotely
Find available parking using Maps or Nearby
Receive session expiry notifications
Review parking history
Pin parking location
Emailed receipts for expense tracking
Multiple payment options
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What's New in PayByPhone Parking

26.7.3

July 15, 2026

This update focuses on improving stability and performance. * Resolved multiple reported issues * Fixed crashes affecting some users * General optimizations and refinements As always, we're working to make the app better with every update.

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This app rose +1 position in Travel chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Ok mostly

Will not loadup after recent update - even after killing the app repeatedly.

Typical lazy engineers

Can’t move across countries when you travel. Limit number of vehicles. Garbage company seeks municipal contracts with low quality engineering. Zero talent government work

Default SMS charges

Over the years on occasions system flicks the SMS notifications on, charging extra.

This is the first time I had to go into account settings to switch it off.
Although the toggle on the booking page was set to off, the charge was added. Flicking the toggle added extra charge

Feels increasingly like a scam.


Update: PayByPhone got in touch offering discussion through a generic contact page that does not offer direct contact.
Automation is great, but customer support is priceless.

I’ve paid £0.60 for this, how many more people unwittingly paid £0.20 and decided not to question it, as it is a minute sum?

But it all goes to a single kitty…


Update: the company responded promptly giving dead link and generic contact detail, either of which make it impossible to resolve the issue.

I double checked my account, my email address and phone number ate there. Strange that they are not using it…
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Non functional

After happily using this app for years, it has not worked for the past month or so. It doesn’t recognize the parking zone making it unusable. Moved on to another app.

Always tracking you

Unless you turn location services to ask every time you open the app, the app is always tracking your location. Burns thru your phone battery for no reason.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App freezes and crashes

Bug

Payment transactions fail

Bug

Location detection issues

Bug

Notifications not working

Bug

Overcharging for parking sessions

Bug

Requested Features

6 requests

Allow paying by minutes or half-hours

Feature

Add ability to end parking session early

Feature

Improve location detection accuracy

Feature

Provide better notifications and reminders

Feature

Enable refunds for unused parking time

Feature

Simplify the payment and setup process

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FAQ

What does the PayByPhone Parking app do?

The app allows you to pay for parking sessions directly from your smartphone. You can start and extend your parking time remotely, find parking spots, and receive notifications before your session expires. It aims to make the parking experience quick, seamless, and secure.

What are the key features of the PayByPhone Parking app?

Key features include the ability to start and extend parking sessions remotely, find parking using maps, receive expiry notifications, review parking history, pin your parking location, and get emailed receipts for expense tracking. It also supports various payment methods.

How much does the PayByPhone Parking app cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. While the description mentions in-app purchases, it doesn't specify what these are. The primary function of paying for parking sessions will likely involve standard parking fees.

Is the PayByPhone Parking app available internationally?

Yes, the app is a global leader in mobile parking payments and is available in 11 languages. It is used in over 1,300 locations across the UK, North America, France, Germany, and Switzerland, indicating broad international availability.

How can I pay for parking with the app?

You can pay for parking using your preferred payment method, including credit/debit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal, where available. Simply enter or scan the location code, choose your duration, and complete the payment through the app.