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.
Sign up for a free PayByPhone account
| Sign Up Method | |
| Mobile |
Mobile Apps: |
| Online | www.paybyphone.com |
| Phone |
Call 1-866-234-7275 |
Information You will Need
- Mobile phone number
- Credit Card number (VISA, MasterCard, AM/EX, Discover)
- License plate number
Once you create an account, your details are saved and automatically recognized each time you use PayByPhone.
Important Notes
- 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 Use PayByPhone?
Most UC Berkeley public parking lots and garages accept PayByPhone. Look for PayByPhone signs near pay stations and in surrounding areas.
Parking restrictions
No public parking on Mondays to Fridays between 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM at most parking lots. Please check the posted signs for details.
Benefits of Using PayByPhone
- No need for cash or coins
- Text message reminders
- Extend your parking session through your phone
- View & print parking receipts online
- Easy to use mobile app
Location Codes
| 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 |