QR payments can save a trip to a meter, but opening a screen does not mean your parking has been paid. Switzerland's cybersecurity office has documented fraud involving replacement parking QR codes.
Check the destination
Look for stickers covering other labels. Compare the displayed address with the address printed on the sign. If unsure, find the service through a known channel and contact the operator before entering banking details.
Read the parking details again
Check the parking name or code, number plate and country, space number where required, and start and end times. A plate typo may make it harder to match the payment during a check.
The price should match the selected period. Also read the on-site terms: payment reserves a particular space only where the offer explicitly says so.
Wait for a clear outcome
Keep the confirmation and reference. If the outcome is uncertain, check the order status or contact support before paying repeatedly. A payment return page and a pending bank charge may describe different states.
Security Parking offers paid-parking solutions; check the rules and available payment options for the particular site.
Swiss cybersecurity warning about fake QR codes.
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