A Parking Card is a credit card sized card which is electronically credited with money and works much the same as a phone card. Each time the card is used, the cost of the ticket purchased is deducted from the value on the card. The advantage of a Parking Card is the convenience of not having to find cash for the machines, and not having to pay for periods when you are not using it, eg weekends and holidays. And in some cases, being able to park all day at a reduction, or being able to park all day in a short stay car park.
Parking Cards may be purchased the Basingstoke and Deane Civic Offices in London Road, and can be ‘topped up’ by bringing it with your payment to the Civic Offices payments hall which is open Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm.
The Parking Card can be used in most of our car parks which have ticket machines, but the instructions for use will vary. For more information on where and how to use a Parking Card, go to the Frequently Asked Questions page, or click on the PDF link at the bottom of this page to download a printable copy.
Important
Please look after your card. Make sure you don’t leave it in the machine after you have bought your ticket, and don’t leave it where it could be damaged by magnetic fields or strong sunlight (such as on top of your dashboard). We are unable to reimburse you for the value on your card should it be lost or become faulty through mis-use.
You will be asked for a deposit of £5.00 when you first buy a card. This will be refunded to you, along with any value remaining on it, when the card is surrendered.
The Parking Card does not convey any special privileges and you must adhere to the regulations relating to the car park in which you have parked at all times, e.g. you must always park where parking is permitted, and within marked bays.