Parking Payment Machines

Big Pay BOXX - Walk-Up, Full Cash with Change

The Big Pay BOXX is the most versatile walk-up parking payment machine in the Parking BOXX lineup. It accepts credit and debit cards, EMV chip and PIN, contactless tap, bills, and coins and provides change by bills and coins for full unattended cash automation. The 15-inch full-color touch screen makes the payment process clear and fast, even for first-time parkers.

The Big Pay BOXX is the standard choice for hospitals, hotels, universities, and high-volume commercial garages where parkers expect to pay by any method, including cash.

Mini Pay BOXX - Walk-Up, Credit and Cash (No Change)

The Mini Pay BOXX is a compact pay-on-foot machine that accepts credit cards, contactless tap, and bills without change return. Its smaller footprint and lower maintenance requirements make it the practical choice for facilities where most parkers pay by card, or as a secondary machine alongside a Big Pay BOXX in multi-machine installations.

Cashier BOXX - Attended Payment Station

The Cashier BOXX is the attended payment option for facilities that want staff at the point of payment. A cashier can rate tickets, apply coupon discounts, redeem validations, and process all payment types including credit, cash, and coupons, with every transaction recorded in CloudEASE for a full audit trail.

Attended cashier stations are common in hospitals and hotels where parkers may have validation questions, accessibility needs, or require exception handling. The Cashier BOXX can operate alongside unattended machines in the same exit lane, staffed only during peak hours.

Exit BOXX - Drive-Up Pay-In-Lane Terminal

The Exit BOXX is Parking BOXX's drive-up payment terminal for the exit lane. The driver remains in their vehicle, inserts their ticket or scans a QR code, pays by credit card or contactless tap, and the barrier gate lifts. No walking, no kiosk. The Exit BOXX is credit and contactless only: fast, low-maintenance, and purpose-built for exit lane throughput.

For busy sites, processing payments by credit card directly in the exit lane is the fastest option for transient parkers. Many parking gate systems pair walk-up machines in the lobby with an Exit BOXX in the lane to handle drivers who skipped the walk-up machine.

Pay-On-Entry - Flat-Rate Payment at the Entry Lane

Pay-on-entry is a gated parking configuration where drivers pay a flat rate when they enter rather than when they exit. A payment machine, typically an Entry BOXX or Exit BOXX, is installed in the entry lane. The driver pays the flat fee, the entry barrier gate opens, and the exit gate operates as a free-out lane with no payment required at exit.

Pay-on-entry works well for event parking, daily flat-rate lots, and facilities where simplicity and fast entry throughput are the priority. Because payment happens at entry, the fee must be a fixed flat rate. Time-based billing is not possible in a pay-on-entry configuration. For hourly or variable-rate pricing, a full-featured system with pay-on-foot or pay-at-exit machines is required. See our parking payment systems page for a full comparison of flat-rate versus full-featured configurations.

All five configurations automatically recognize any validations already applied to a ticket. No staff intervention needed, no duplicate charges, and reconciliation stays clean across every transaction.

Pay-On-Foot Parking Machines

Pay-on-foot (POF) is the standard payment method for gated parking garages. By positioning walk-up kiosks in pedestrian areas before drivers return to their vehicles, POF machines eliminate the exit lane bottleneck that forms when payment happens at the gate. In a 300-space garage, the difference between pay-on-foot and pay-at-exit can mean the difference between smooth exits and a growing queue at peak hours.

A pay-on-foot parking machine operates as part of a connected PARCS (Parking Access and Revenue Control System). The entry lane dispenses a barcode ticket. The driver visits the pay-on-foot machine near an elevator or lobby, inserts the ticket or enters their plate, pays, and receives a validated ticket. At the exit lane, the validated ticket or LPR plate recognition opens the barrier gate instantly. No payment transaction at the exit required.

All Parking BOXX pay-on-foot machines connect to CloudEASE parking management software. Every transaction is logged in real time including ticket number, entry time, payment amount, payment method, and exit time, giving operators full revenue visibility without manual counting.

• Self pay parking systems for 24/7 unattended operation: Both the Big Pay BOXX and Mini Pay BOXX are built for continuous unattended operation with vandal-resistant housings, encrypted card readers, and remote monitoring through CloudEASE. If a machine requires attention, the operator receives an alert before the issue impacts parkers.
• Tap to pay parking terminals as standard: Every Parking BOXX walk-up model supports contactless tap-to-pay including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless credit and debit cards. Tap processes in under two seconds, faster than any other payment method at the machine.
• Parking payment terminal software: All machines run on CloudEASE for rate calculations, validation redemption, lost ticket processing, and receipt printing. Rate changes, promotions, and software updates are applied remotely. No on-site server visits required.

Pay and Display Parking Equipment

Pay and display parking equipment serves open ungated lots and on-street locations where there are no barrier gates. Drivers park, walk to the machine, pay for a block of time, and place the printed receipt on their dashboard for enforcement to verify.

Parking BOXX Smart Parking Meters support three ungated operating modes:

• Pay and Display: Driver pays for a time block and displays the printed receipt on the dashboard. Enforcement officers verify compliance by checking tickets on vehicles.
• Pay By Space: Driver enters their parking space number at the machine and pays. Enforcement officers run space reports from CloudEASE to identify unpaid spaces.
• Pay By License Plate: Driver enters their license plate number and pays. Enforcement officers check paid plates via the machine, online, or through a citation writer integration. Prevents ticket-sharing between vehicles.

Pay and display parking equipment is a cost-effective way to monetize surface lots and municipal parking without the infrastructure investment of a full gated system. Parking BOXX Smart Parking Meters accept credit and debit cards, contactless tap, bills, coins, and mobile payment via the P-123 app. Custom branding including your facility's colors and logo is included at no extra charge.

Looking for pay and display machines for sale? Parking BOXX publishes pricing directly on the website. Call 1-800-518-1230 or request a quote for a no-pressure consultation.

Payment Technology and Options

Modern car parking payment machines go well beyond coin slots. Parking BOXX machines support the full range of payment technology that parkers expect:

• Credit and debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. EMV chip and PIN compliant. All card transactions are encrypted end-to-end with PCI-DSS certified processing.
• Contactless tap-to-pay: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and contactless credit and debit cards. Tap-to-pay parking terminals process contactless payments in under two seconds.
• Cash: Bills and coins accepted on the Big Pay BOXX and Smart Parking Meter models. Change return by bills and coins on the Big Pay BOXX.
• Mobile payment: The P-123 app allows drivers to pay from any iOS or Android browser. No app download required. Scan a QR code or enter a plate number to start a session. Works across gated and ungated facilities.
• LPR-linked payment: When LPR cameras are integrated, drivers with registered plates bypass the payment machine entirely. The system recognizes their plate at entry and exit and handles billing automatically through CloudEASE. No ticket, no machine interaction, no stop required. Monthly permit holders, hotel guests, and employees use this option.
• Parking debit card processing: All Parking BOXX machines are EMV and Interac compliant for Canadian debit card processing in addition to US debit card acceptance.

For facilities where no physical machine is needed at all, the P-123 smartphone app-only option collects parking payment entirely by phone at virtually zero hardware cost.

Custom Parking Payment Terminals

Parking BOXX builds custom parking payment terminals as standard, not as an upgrade. Because we are the manufacturer, not a reseller, hardware customization is part of the order process.

Every Parking BOXX payment machine can be configured for your facility:

• Hardware options: Touch screen size (5" displays, 12-inch color touch, or 15-inch touch screen), bill acceptor, coin acceptor, change return by bills and coins, thermal receipt printer, barcode scanner, contactless reader, and intercom button for remote assistance.
• Software configuration: Rate structures (flat rate, time-based, multi-tier, early bird, event rates), validation and coupon programs, lost ticket handling, receipt messaging, and on-screen instructions in multiple languages.
• Custom branding: Powder coat housing in your facility's colors, branded screen graphics, logo and facility name on receipts and on-screen messaging. Included at no additional charge.
• Connectivity: Ethernet, WiFi, or 4G and LTE cellular modem for locations without wired infrastructure. All models connect to CloudEASE for remote monitoring, software updates, and real-time reporting.
• As a North American manufacturer, Parking BOXX builds parking payment terminals to order for facilities of every size, from a single-lane surface lot to a multi-level commercial garage. The machine matches your operation.

Why Choose Parking BOXX Payment Machines

• Direct manufacturer, not a reseller. Parking BOXX designs and builds all payment machines in-house. No distributor markup, no third-party warranty escalation. When something needs attention, you deal with the people who built the machine.
• Gated, ungated, or hardware-free. Parking BOXX payment machines work in gated PARCS systems, open surface lots, and on-street locations. For facilities where no hardware is required, the P-123 smartphone app provides mobile payment with no machine at all. Drivers pay by phone from any browser.
• LPR integration. LPR cameras paired with Parking BOXX payment machines allow registered plates to bypass the machine entirely. Frequent parkers, employees, and hotel guests enjoy frictionless entry and exit while transient parkers pay at the machine normally.
• Full North America installations. Parking BOXX installs complete systems throughout the US and Canada including site design, equipment, loop installation, software configuration, and staff training. One company, no subcontractors.
• Transparent pricing. Parking BOXX publishes machine pricing on the website. Evaluate your budget without sitting through a demo. See our parking control systems page for complete system pricing.
• CloudEASE reporting. Every transaction from every machine flows into CloudEASE in real time. Revenue reports, ticket audits, machine status alerts, and validation tracking, all from any browser, for any number of locations.

Request a free quote or call 1-800-518-1230 to discuss which parking payment machine is right for your facility.

Frequently Asked Questions About Parking Payment Machines

What is a parking payment machine?

A parking payment machine is a self-service or attended device that allows drivers to pay for parking before exiting a facility. These machines calculate fees based on time parked, process payment by credit card, tap, cash, or mobile wallet, and in gated facilities signal the barrier gate to open once payment is confirmed. Parking BOXX manufactures five configurations including the Big Pay BOXX, Mini Pay BOXX, Cashier BOXX, Exit BOXX, and pay-on-entry for lots and garages throughout North America, all integrating with CloudEASE.

What is a pay-on-foot parking machine?

A pay-on-foot parking machine is a walk-up kiosk placed in a pedestrian area so drivers pay before returning to their vehicle. The driver inserts their ticket or enters their plate, the machine calculates the fee, and the driver pays. The validated ticket opens the exit barrier gate automatically. Parking BOXX walk-up models include the Big Pay BOXX (full cash with change return) and Mini Pay BOXX (credit and contactless tap, no change).

What payment methods do parking payment machines accept?

Parking BOXX machines accept credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover), EMV chip and PIN, contactless tap including Apple Pay and Google Pay, bills, coins, and mobile payment via the P-123 app with no app download required. LPR-integrated systems link payment to a license plate automatically, eliminating ticket handling for registered parkers.

What is a pay and display parking machine?

A pay and display parking machine is a multi-space meter for open ungated lots and on-street parking. The driver pays for a block of time and places the printed receipt on the dashboard for enforcement officers to verify. Parking BOXX Smart Parking Meters support pay and display mode alongside pay by space and pay by license plate modes, managed through CloudEASE software.

What is the difference between a pay-on-foot machine and a drive-up pay station?

A pay-on-foot machine is a walk-up kiosk. The driver parks, walks to the machine, pays, then drives to the exit. A drive-up pay station mounts in the exit lane. The driver pays from their vehicle without stopping. Parking BOXX manufactures the Big Pay BOXX and Mini Pay BOXX as walk-up machines and the Exit BOXX as the drive-up exit lane terminal.

Can parking payment machines be customized?

Yes. Parking BOXX builds custom parking payment terminals with your facility's brand colors, logo, and artwork at no additional charge. Touch screen size, bill and coin acceptance, change return, and intercom are all configurable to your operation. As the manufacturer, Parking BOXX builds machines to order.

How much does a parking payment machine cost?

Pricing depends on the model, payment capabilities, and installation. The Exit BOXX drive-up terminal starts at a lower price point. The Big Pay BOXX with full cash acceptance, change return, and 15-inch touch screen costs more. Parking BOXX publishes pricing on the website. No lengthy demo required. Request a quote or call 1-800-518-1230.

Do parking payment machines work without barrier gates?

Yes. Parking BOXX Smart Parking Meters operate in open lots without barrier gates in pay and display, pay by space, or pay by license plate modes. For facilities that want revenue collection with no physical machine, the P-123 smartphone app collects payment entirely by phone.