Payment Challenges
What cash-based and legacy systems cost operators
Payment queues
Cash machines and ticket barriers create queues at peak times. Every minute a driver waits affects throughput, revenue and experience.
Cash handling overhead
Collecting, counting and reconciling cash adds cost, security risk and administrative overhead to every site.
Reconciliation gaps
Disconnected payment systems make end-of-day reconciliation slow, error-prone and impossible to automate.
Dispute management
Without a digital transaction record linked to a vehicle and timestamp, payment disputes are difficult to resolve quickly.
Cashless Infrastructure
Every payment method. One connected system.
PARQ payment infrastructure handles every modern payment method — QR scan-to-pay, contactless card, mobile wallets and PARQ payment terminals — all linked to vehicle entry, session duration and operator reporting automatically.
- QR scan-to-pay via phone — no app required
- Contactless card and mobile wallet support
- PARQ smart payment terminals for on-site payment
- Session duration linked automatically to vehicle via ANPR
- Digital receipts sent by SMS or email
- Real-time transaction sync to operator dashboard
- Automated daily reconciliation and revenue reporting
Key Capabilities
Purpose-built for parking payment operations
QR Scan-to-Pay
Drivers scan a QR code on signage or a machine. Pay in seconds from their phone. No app. No registration.
Contactless & Wallets
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and contactless. All accepted at PARQ terminals and machine touchpoints.
Live Revenue Feed
Every payment appears in the operator dashboard the moment it completes. No batch uploads, no delays.
Transaction Records
Every payment is logged with vehicle plate, timestamp, duration and payment method — a complete audit trail.
Auto Reconciliation
Daily revenue summaries, VAT breakdowns and exportable transaction reports. Built for finance teams.
Validation Engine
Operator-configured validation rules for permit holders, staff, guests and time-restricted zones.
Infrastructure Compatibility
Modernise without replacing everything
PARQ connects to your existing barriers, cameras, payment devices and management systems. Deploy what you need, keep what works.
Payment Outcomes