PayByPhone Parking at UC Berkeley
PayByPhone lets you quickly pay for parking on campus using your phone without cash or a printed ticket. Simply enter your license plate, select the location code, and you’re set.
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Click here for a list of frequently asked questions about the PayByPhone app.
Look for these signs near parking meters:

Sign up for a free PayByPhone account 1 of 3 ways:
Mobile: m.paybyphone.com(link is external), iPhone(link is external)/Android(link is external)/Blackberry(link is external) apps.
Online: www.paybyphone.com(link is external)
Call: 1-866-234-7275
Provide the following information:
- Mobile phone number
- Credit Card number (VISA, MasterCard, AM/EX, Discover)
- License plate number
Your details are saved and automatically recognized each time you pay by phone.
Important things to remember:
- Parking costs are automatically charged to the credit card associated with your account.
- You can receive optional text message alerts when your session is about to expire (carrier rates apply).
- You are limited to the maximum parking duration permitted under local area parking restrictions.
- By-law enforcement officers have access to a real-time list of who has paid by phone
Where can I park and PayByPhone?
At most UC Berkeley public parking lots and garages. Look for Paybyphone signs near pay stations and surrounding areas.
Parking restrictions:
No public parking 5am-5pm, M-F at most lots, see signs for details.
What are the Benefits?
- No need for cash or coins
- Text message reminders
- Extend your time from anywhere by phone
- View & print parking receipts online
- Easy to use mobile app
Pay By Phone Parking
| Pay By Phone UC Berkeley Location | Location Code |
|---|---|
| 4th Street | 9403 |
| BAMPFA Lot | 9482 |
| Bancroft Fulton East and Bancroft Fulton West | 9413 |
| Bancroft Structure |
9414 |
| Banway Lot | 9420 |
| Berkeley Law Lot | 9428 |
| Botanical Garden Lot | 9431 |
| Bowles Lot | 9441 |
| CKC Northwest | 9500 |
| Clark Kerr Southwest Lot | 9452 |
| Clark Kerr Sport Lane | 9454 |
| Dana Durant Lot | 9458 |
| Dwinelle Lot | 9462 |
| East Lot | 9485 |
| Ellsworth Structure | 9464 |
| Foothill Lot | 9469 |
| Genetics | 9475 |
| Golden Bear Lot | 9478 |
| Gridiron Way | 9479 |
| LHS Plaza (2 machines) | 9485 |
| Lower Hearst (3 machines) | 9480 |
| MLK | 9483 |
| RSF Garage | 9484 |
| Terrace 1 | 9485 |
| Terrace 2 | 9485 |
| Terrace 3 | 9485 |
| Underhill 1 and Underhill 2 | 9472 |
| University Hall West Lot | 9486 |
| Upper Hearst L1/L3 (2 machines) | 9489 |
| Vista lot (1 machine) | 9485 |
| West Gate 1 & West Gate 2 (SW Crescent) | 9502 |
| Witter Lot 1 & Witter Lot 2 | 9496 |
| Cross Campus Rd | 9457 |
| Eshleman Road | 9468 |
| Frank Schlessinger Way | 9470 |
| Dwight Way | 9501 |
| Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive | 9482 |
| UC Berkeley Extension | 9947 |
| Space Sciences Lab |
9477 |
| Mike's Bikes Lot |
11328 |
| 2850 Telegraph |
11327 |
| Wellman Court |
11415 |
| CPSD Lot |
11504 |