Park.
Pay. Go.
The simplest way to pay for parking. No coins, no meters, no hassle — just your phone and the lowest fees in the industry.
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About
What is PayByPhone?
PayByPhone is a mobile parking payment app that lets you pay for on-street and off-street parking directly from your smartphone. Founded in Vancouver, Canada, the app has grown to serve over 95 million drivers across North America and Europe.
The core idea is simple: instead of fumbling for coins at a meter, you enter the location code displayed on the parking sign, choose how long you want to park, and pay instantly through the app. Your parking session is tracked digitally, so enforcement officers can verify your payment without a physical ticket on your dashboard.
What sets PayByPhone apart from competitors is its commitment to low fees and simplicity. While other parking apps charge percentage-based service fees or require monthly subscriptions, PayByPhone charges a flat fee of $0 to $0.50 per session — and many locations are completely free to use. There are no hidden costs, no premium tiers, and no features locked behind a paywall.
What you get
Parking, simplified
No bloat, no complexity — just the essentials done right.
Pay by Phone
Enter or scan the location code, choose your duration, and pay — all from your phone in seconds. No coins, no meters, no hassle.
Extend Remotely
Running late? Extend your parking session from anywhere without walking back to the meter. Get notified before your time runs out so you never have to rush.
Expiry Reminders
Receive a push notification before your session expires so you can extend in time and avoid parking tickets. Customizable alert timing keeps you in control.
Flexible Payments
Pay with credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal. Securely store your preferred method and pay with a single tap every time.
1,300+ Locations
Available across North America, the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, and more — in 11 languages. Wherever you travel, PayByPhone is there.
No Subscription
The app is free to download and use. Pay a small transaction fee per session — that's it. No hidden charges, no monthly fees, no strings attached.
3 simple steps
How PayByPhone works
Enter location
Type the zone number from the parking sign or scan the QR code with your camera. The app instantly recognizes your location and shows available rates.
Choose duration
Select how long you want to park. Your payment method is charged instantly. You'll see the total cost upfront before confirming — no surprises.
You're done
Walk away and enjoy your day. Get a reminder before time is up, and extend remotely if you need more time — all without returning to your car.
Pricing
Straightforward pricing
No subscriptions, no hidden costs. Pay a small fee per session — or nothing at all.
Pay per session
Simple & Transparent
Transaction fee varies by location. Many locations are free.
No subscription required — ever.
- Free to download and sign up
- $0–$0.50 per parking session
- All features included for everyone
- No monthly or annual commitment
- Extend parking for the same small fee
- Optional notification alerts
Head-to-Head Comparison
PayByPhone vs EasyPark
Feature by feature — how do they stack up?
PayByPhone
EasyParkPricing / Fees
PBPFree app + $0–$0.50 per session
EP15% service fee or €3.99/mo subscription
Coverage
PBPNorth America + select European cities
EP1,300+ cities across 20+ European countries
Parking Notifications
PBPExpiry reminders before session ends
EPExpiry reminders + zone-based alerts
Extend Parking
PBPYes — remotely via the app
EPYes — remotely via the app
Parking Finder
PBPZone code lookup only
EPFull GPS-based finder with live availability
Payment Methods
PBPCredit/debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal
EPCredit/debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, SEPA
EV Charging
PBPNot available
EPIntegrated EV charging payments
Languages
PBP11 languages
EP20+ languages
Start parking smarter
Download PayByPhone and say goodbye to parking meters, loose change, and expired tickets.