Car Parks & Parking

Get paid for parking — without a ticket machine, a barrier, or a cash box.

A QR code on a sign. Drivers scan it, pay by card, and you see every payment on your dashboard. No equipment to install, no cash to collect, no monthly fees.

Set up your car park
Woman paying a £3 parking fee by phone at a rural gravel parking area with cars and green fields in the background.
Mobile screen showing HonestyBox app for Millford Farm with options to select parking duration and pricing, and a registration input displaying TN27 PPE.
Square black slate with a QR code in the center, text above reads 'Scan to pay,' below reads 'Honesty Box' and 'Box 999' with a small box icon.
Rows of various parked cars on grass in a rural area surrounded by wooden posts and rope, with rolling green hills and trees in the background.
The problem

The honesty box on the gate could be working harder.

You've seen the full field and the empty cash box. Drivers either don't carry coins, pretend they didn't see the sign, or someone walks off with the whole tin.

You could install a ticket machine or a barrier, but that's thousands of pounds for what might be a seasonal sideline. You need something that works, costs nothing upfront, and doesn't need electricity or a concrete pad.

How it works

Three steps. That's it.

Set up your honesty box in minutes. No apps to learn, no forms to fill. Just a QR code and your Stripe account.

Woman smiling and working on a laptop at a wooden desk with plants, a coffee mug, and a notebook in a cozy, well-lit room.
Create your car park

Sign up, name your box, and set your prices (or let customers choose what to pay). Takes about two minutes.

Woman paying a £3 parking fee by phone at a rural gravel parking area with cars and green fields in the background.
Display your QR code

Print your QR code and stick it up — or order one of our handcrafted slate plaques for something that lasts.

Smiling woman sitting on a beige couch holding a phone that shows a £35 payment completed confirmation.
Get paid

Customers scan the code, pay by card, and the money goes straight to your Stripe account. You can see every transaction in real time.

Uses cases

Works for any kind of parking.

Whether it's a field, a driveway, or a track, this system works the same way everywhere.

Rows of various parked cars on grass in a rural area surrounded by wooden posts and rope, with rolling green hills and trees in the background.
Field parking for events

Agricultural shows, festivals, and community gatherings need parking. Charge for it.

Man in a silver car scanning a QR code on a wooden pole to pay for private parking costing £5 per day.
Driveway parking

Commuters and visitors will pay to use your spare space near a station or venue.

Campers and day visitors parking area in a forest with a wooden honesty box for £5 per day fees and a QR code for payment.
Private car parks

Farm shops, attractions, and visitor sites can manage parking without hiring staff.

Transparent and honest

Simple pricing.

Pay only when you get paid.

Per transaction
Just 5%
+ Stripe fees (1.5% + 20p)
See examples
The weekend rental
The day rate car park
Farm stall
Boot fair
The weekend rental
Homemade picnic basket of £20.00
Honestybox.app fee (5%)
£1.00
Stripe fee (1.5% + 20p)
£0.50
Total fees
£1.50
You recieve
£18.50
The day rate car park
One day of parking for £5.00
Honestybox.app fee (5%)
£0.25
Stripe fee (1.5% + 20p)
£0.28
Total fees
£0.53
You recieve
£4.47
Farm stall
Selling a half-dozen eggs for £2.50
Honestybox.app fee (5%)
£0.13
Stripe fee (1.5% + 20p)
£0.24
Total fees
£0.37
You recieve
£2.13
Boot fair / Market stall
Selling a lamp for £8
Honestybox.app fee (5%)
£0.40
Stripe fee (1.5% + 20p)
£0.32
Total fees
£0.72
You recieve
£7.28
Create free box now
Includes:
Card payments via QR code
Stripe payouts weekly
Unlimited boxes
No monthly subscription
No contracts or hidden fees
Close your account anytime, no pressure
Get my free HonestyBox now

Questions

Everything you need to know about taking card payments at your stall

Can I set different rates for different durations?

You can set a flat rate (e.g. "£5 all day") or list multiple options (e.g. "2 hours — £3" / "All day — £5"). Drivers pick the one that applies.

Is this legally enforceable like a private parking charge?

HonestyBox is a payment tool, not a parking enforcement system. It works on the same honesty principle as a cash box — but with the added visibility that you can see who's paid. It's best suited to locations where people are willing to pay (walking access, events, beaches) rather than situations where you need to issue penalties.

What about drivers who don't pay?

Some won't — just like with a cash box. But making it easy to pay by card significantly increases the number who do, because you've removed the "I don't have change" problem.

Can I use it for a one-day event?

Yes. Set up a box, print the QR code, use it for the day, and deactivate it afterwards. You only pay 5% on whatever you collected.

Do I need Wi-Fi or power at the car park?

No. The QR code is printed — it needs no power. Drivers use their own phone and mobile data to scan and pay.

Need more help?

Get in touch if you have other questions

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Your honesty box, now with card payments. No cash? No problem.

Start accepting card payments today. No fees, no fuss, no contracts.

Set up your car park