How to pay for parking

What you need to know

There are 3 ways to pay for parking:

Use the PayByphone app
Use a credit card (at some locations) or coins at a parking meter or pay station
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PayByPhone app

Download the PayByPhone to your Apple or Android mobile phones.

Benefits of using the PayByPhone mobile app
- Provides a "Park until" feature.
- Park overnight by paying ahead for the next day.
- Pay on your phone.
- Extend your parking session using your phone.
- Get text alerts before your time expires.
- Get the app in multiple languages such as French, Spanish, Chinese, and Punjabi.
- Get receipts online or by email.
Sign up or use a guest account
Get a PayByPhone account

Visit PayByPhone or phone 604-909-7275 (PARK) and provide your:
- Mobile phone number
- Credit card number (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express)
- Licence plate number
Your details are saved and automatically recognized when you pay by phone. Your credit card number is encrypted, never entered, displayed, or spoken during a transaction.

Unsure about creating an account? You can use the PayByPhone guest account

Parking in Vancouver

Pay parking tips
- Pay parking is in effect from 9am to 10pm, 7 days a week, including statutory holidays, unless specified.
- Daytime rates (9am to 6pm) may be different from evening rates (6pm to 10pm).
- Before paying, check if there are parking restrictions in effect, such as rush hour, special events, or construction.
- Avoid getting a parking ticket.
  - You still need to pay for parking if a parking meter or pay station is broken. Use PayByPhone instead.
  - Do not put additional coins into a parking meter or pay station if you notice a jam as we can only refund up to $2.
  - Make sure you select and pay for the correct licence plate
  - Get back to your car before the pay parking session runs out of time. Pay with the PayByPhone app and get text alerts when you session expires and extend it.
Learn more about parking in Vancouver
- Time-limited and pay parking, including veterans parking
- Motorcycle and scooter parking
- Accessible parking
Broken parking meter or pay station? Report a broken parking meter or pay station