RingGo - cashless parking payments
If you don't park where we have a contactless machine or have loose change, you can pay for parking using your phone and our RingGo service.
Please note that we or RingGo do not use QR codes on our ticket machines and if you see any please report them to us as this is likely a scam.
How to register
You can or call 0131 516 4000.
When you register you will need to provide
- the registration number, colour and make of your vehicle
- your payment card details
- your address.
Once registered you can easily pay for parking using your mobile. on their website.
Smartphones and tablets
If you have a smartphone or tablet you can now pay to park with the RingGo app. You can from their website or for added security download it via your phone's App store. Please note that you will need internet access in order to purchase a session. The app makes it easy to find your nearest parking place and you can also pay to extend your stay using RingGo.
Please do not download an App from an internet search, as as scammers have been known to create fraudulent websites for such purposes. RingGo has more information on how to on their website.
Text to park
Find out how to . You can also use this service to make corrections to your payment or extend a session.
Once you have registered it only costs the price of a standard text.
VAT
On street parking in Edinburgh is not subject to VAT although text messages are. You can view and print your VAT receipt online or receive an email everytime you park. Please on the RingGo website if you wish to access your VAT receipts for text messages.
RingGo refund
RingGo refunds are only considered where:
- Two sessions have been purchased:
- Covering the same location and time OR
- Incorrect vehicles have been used and a new session for the correct vehicle has been purchased.
We do not issue refunds where:
- The session has been purchased in error and is no longer required
- The session has been purchased outwith the charging times.