PayByPhone
Transportation

PayByPhone

Simpler parking.

4.7 / 5.0
Downloads50M+
NEW

What's New

v5.6.0

Improved map interface for finding zones.

PayByPhone revolutionized the mundane task of parking. Gone are the days of hunting for coins or dealing with broken meters. It serves millions of drivers across North America and Europe, providing a seamless way to pay for parking in seconds.

What It Does

  • Mobile Payment: Pay for on-street and off-street parking via the app.

  • Reminders: Get notified before your session expires.

  • Remote Extension: Add more time from anywhere, avoiding parking tickets without running back to the car.

Who It's For

  • Urban Drivers: Essential for city living where street parking is daily life.

  • Business Travelers: Easy expense tracking with emailed receipts.

Key Features

  • Maps: Find parking locations easily nearby.

  • Favorites: Save parking zones you use frequently for one-tap payments.

  • Guest Payment: Pay for a friend's parking or rental car easily.

Pricing & Monetization

The app is free, but a small convenience fee is usually added to the parking cost set by the municipality.

Privacy & Data Usage

Requires location services and payment data, standard for this category.

Our Verdict

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A utility app that does one thing and does it perfectly. If you drive in the city, you need this.

The Good

  • +Extend parking remotely
  • +Email receipts
  • +Multiple vehicle support

The Trade-off

  • Service fees apply
  • GPS location can occasionally drift

Verified Voices

"Saved me from so many tickets."

Sam D.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I stop parking early?

In some locations, yes, you can stop the session and pay only for time used.

Technical Specs

  • DeveloperPayByPhone Technologies Inc.
  • Version5.6.0
  • Size110 MB
  • Last UpdatedJanuary 15, 2026
  • LicenseFree
Available OnApp StoreGoogle Play