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How to Pay for Parking in Winnipeg Starting This Summer<\/strong>
Posted by Councillor Cindy Gilroy | May 21, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important changes are coming to how you pay for on-street parking in Winnipeg. Beginning July 2<\/strong>, all City-operated paystations<\/strong> in paid on-street parking areas and several surface lots will start to be removed. These machines run on 3G networks, which are being phased out by mobile providers, and they have reached the end of their life. They are also frequently targeted by theft and vandalism, and their outdated technology no longer meets our needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 80 percent of all parking payments now made through the mobile app PayByPhone<\/strong>, it makes sense for us to make this transition. All City paystations will be removed by August 31<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are new to the app or still getting used to mobile payments, here is everything you need to know to park in Winnipeg going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paying for Parking with PayByPhone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PayByPhone<\/a> is a free mobile app available for download on both iOS<\/a> and Android<\/a>. Once you register, you can save your vehicle and payment details, including credit, debit, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, for quick and easy parking anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each block in a paid parking zone has a unique six-digit location number<\/strong>, which you will need to enter into the app when you pay. These numbers are shown on street signs, and more signs are being installed as paystations are removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are unsure which number to use, you can also use the map feature in the app to find your exact location and pay without even leaving your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The app will send a reminder when your session is about to expire, so you can either move your vehicle or extend your time. You can also choose to get a text message alert for a small additional fee. If you prefer not to receive text alerts, they can be turned off in the app settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also use PayByPhone on a web browser by visiting paybyphone.com<\/a>, or call 1-888-680-7275<\/strong> to pay by phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pre-Payment Option<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Planning to park before paid hours begin? PayByPhone now offers a pre-payment feature<\/strong> that lets you pay in advance. The paid time will not begin until the hours of enforcement start. This is helpful if you want to avoid rushing back to your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that this option is not available in zones with rush-hour parking restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paying for Friends or Family<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If someone you know is not comfortable with mobile payments, you can add their vehicle to your account\u2014up to five vehicles total. They just need to share the location number or street block where they are parked, and you can pay for their time from wherever you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prepaid Parking Booklets Still Available<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For those who prefer to pay with cash, you can still purchase Prepaid Parking Booklets<\/strong> (formerly Scratch N\u2019 Park Meter Passes). These contain ten one-hour passes and are available at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n