Milwaukee Parking Meters to Stop Accepting Direct Credit Card Payments
Starting October 1st, Milwaukee drivers will be unable to use credit cards directly at parking meters due to the cessation of operations by the supporting software company, Park-O-Meter. While coins will still be accepted at the meters, credit card payments…
Milwaukee, WI, September 18, 2026 —
As of October 1st, drivers in Milwaukee will no longer be able to use their credit cards for direct payment at public parking meters. This change is a result of the supporting software company, Park-O-Meter, ceasing its operations.
While direct credit card transactions will be discontinued at the physical parking meters, alternative payment methods will remain available. Drivers will still be able to pay for parking using coins at the meters. Additionally, credit card payments will continue to be accepted through the ParkMobile app or via an online portal.
The City of Milwaukee has announced that it is beginning the process to select a new vendor for its parking meter technology. The timeline for selecting a new vendor and implementing updated payment systems was not provided in the initial announcement.
This transition affects how motorists pay for street parking, requiring adjustments for those who rely on credit cards for meter payments. The city has not yet specified details regarding potential new technology or the expected duration of the vendor selection process.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeramey Jannene on urbanmilwaukee.com, see more information here.
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