PayByPhone at SFSU

Effective 5/19/25, PayByPhone will be available for use.

PayByPhone is the most convenient way to pay for parking. Use our app, do it online, or call the PayByPhone number posted on signage .  With PayByPhone, your plate is your permit. You can now download the PayByPhone app and enter the corresponding parking location code (see chart below) to purchase your daily parking. You will receive a reminder alert when your meter time is about to expire and given the option to purchase more time. 

PayByPhone is only available for daily parking only.  PayByPhone Accepts Visa or MasterCard

Lots Available 24/7

Parking Location

Location Number

Lot 20 (Levels 1-4)
398500
Lot 25
398500

Lot 20 is located on State Drive. Lot 25 is located on Winston Drive. 

Available to the general public, visitors/guests, and students. 

A valid daily or semester permit is required at ALL times in every lot.  After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends, all lots are open to the public. 

Lots Available AFTER 5pm on Weekdays and All Day on Weekends 

Parking Location

Location Number

Lot 19 Roof
398501
Lot 19 North State Drive
398502
Lot 19 State Drive
398503
Lot 6
398505
Lot 2
398505
Lot 1
398506

Using PayByPhone

 

1. DOWNLOAD THE PAYBYPHONE APP

Download the app now from the Google Play or Apple Store.

 

2. ENTER YOUR LOCATION CODE

Tap in the location code you wish to park in as advertised on street signage.

 

3. ENTER YOUR PARKING DURATION

Add the time duration you wish to park for.

1. VISIT THE PAYBYPHONE WEBSITE

Using your browser or through your smartphone. Easily create a PayByPhone account and use it to pay for parking. To begin, select Account from the main menu.

2. ENTER YOUR PARKING REQUIREMENTS

Enter the location number (see on-street signage or chart above) and the duration you wish to park.

3. ENTER YOUR SECURITY CODE

Finalize your transaction by entering the 3 digit security code on the back of your payment card.

4. MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT ONLINE

Visit your account page to quickly add or amend vehicle details, update your payment info or security settings.

1. CALL THE NUMBER POSTED ON SIGNAGE

Dial the PayByPhone service number displayed on parking meters and signs.

2. RESPOND TO THE PROMPTS

Existing users will be prompted to enter the 6-digit location number and the parking time required. New users will be guided through a registration process.

3. WAIT FOR YOUR PARKING TO BE CONFIRMED

Once you have heard confirmation that your parking has started, you may leave your vehicle. Parking details will be sent to the handheld units the Parking Enforcement Officers patrol with.

For more information on PayByPhone, please visit paybyphone.com/how-it-works/parking.

All of the above information is subject to change without notice