Direct answer: In a contactless parking payment system the fee is calculated on the server from the plate and the length of stay, the amount is passed to the POS device at the payment point without being typed in, and the driver pays by tapping a credit or debit card. Once approved, the fiscal receipt is issued by the POS device and an exit grant is created for the vehicle; the barrier opens when the exit camera reads the plate. Drivers do not need tickets, tokens or coins.
Contactless payment step by step
- The driver enters the plate at the kiosk or exit terminal.
- The screen shows entry time, duration and amount; any previous debt and extra services are listed separately.
- The driver moves to the payment step; the amount is passed from the software to the POS device.
- The card is tapped on the POS device; card reading and approval happen on the POS device and the result returns to the software.
- The fiscal receipt is issued by the POS device and the kiosk also prints a receipt.
- An exit grant is created for the parking session; the barrier opens when the exit camera reads the plate.
Where is contactless payment taken?
| Payment point | Where | Contactless card | QR | Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart KIOSK | Pedestrian pay point | Yes | Yes | No |
| Android exit payment terminal | Exit lane, without leaving the car | Yes | Yes | No |
| Booth PC | Staffed booth | Yes | — | Yes |
| Android handheld terminal | On-site attendant | Yes | — | Yes |
Kiosk or exit terminal?
A kiosk is a pedestrian pay point; the driver pays before returning to the car, so there is no waiting in the exit lane. It suits multi-storey sites with several pedestrian exits. An exit payment terminal sits in the exit lane; the driver taps a card without leaving the car. It allows payment at single-exit car parks without building a separate pedestrian point. Both channels can be used together.
What contactless payment brings to the operator
- The amount is not typed by hand, so the risk of wrong charges is lower.
- Every payment is matched to a parking session and appears in the Credit Card Payments and POS Transaction Reconciliation reports.
- Cash counting and change are reduced; drivers who want to pay cash still have the booth or handheld terminal.
- Payment happens before the exit, so waiting at the barrier is shorter.
Frequently asked questions
How is contactless parking payment made?
The driver enters the plate at the kiosk or exit terminal, confirms the amount and taps the card on the POS device. After approval a receipt is printed and an exit grant is created.
Does the driver enter the amount?
No. The amount is passed from the software to the POS device; the driver only taps the card.
Are debit cards accepted?
Yes. Contactless credit and debit cards are accepted.
Can I pay cash at the kiosk?
No. Kiosks and exit terminals do not accept cash; cash is collected at the booth or on a handheld terminal.
Is card data kept in the parking software?
Card reading and approval happen on the POS device; the parking software receives the transaction result and amount.
Last updated: September 24, 2026 · Technical content: Gray Teknoloji project team
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