How to use our pay and display machines

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How to pay for parking using contactless

  1. Firstly enter your vehicle registration number into the pay and display machine followed by the green tick under the pay and display screen or to the bottom right of the keypad.
  2. Select the appropriate tariff by using +, (under the screen) to increase the tariff and - (under the screen) to decrease the tariff. Please note that the expiry time of stay is displayed under the card payment only section on the screen - this will increase/decrease accordingly.
  3. Once the correct tariff has been selected press the green arrow under the screen to confirm the tariff.
  4. The machine will state please pay now at the top of the screen, when payment is ready. Place your debit/credit card over the contactless pad to proceed with payment.
  5. If payment is approved, a pay and display ticket will be presented.


Use the insert card method to pay for parking

Please note that the below video demonstrates how to pay by card only. Please follow the below steps, as per the above contactless video.

  1. Firstly enter your vehicle registration number into the pay and display machine followed by the green tick under the pay and display screen or to the bottom right of the keypad.
  2. Select the appropriate tariff by using +, (under the screen) to increase the tariff and - (under the screen) to decrease the tariff. Please note that the expiry time of stay is displayed under the card payment only section on the screen - this will increase/decrease accordingly.
  3. Once the correct tariff has been selected press the green arrow under the screen to confirm the tariff. 
  4. The machine will state please pay now at the top of the screen, when payment is ready. Insert your debit/credit card into the card reader and immediately remove your card.
  5. If payment is approved, a pay and display ticket will be presented. 

How to pay for parking using MiPermit

Please visit MiPermit to learn how to pay for parking. It's quick and convenient.

  • Pay from your car - avoid a queue at the machine or inclement weather
  • Extend your parking session without needing to return to your car, up to the maximum time limit allowed.
  • You can arrange your parking by telephone, SMS from your mobile, via our smartphone apps or online using a MiPermit portal.
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