In most cases, your payment is processed after your parking session ends, not when it begins.
This allows you to:
Extend your session without being charged multiple times
Apply validation or discount codes during an active session
Receive a final receipt that reflects the full session
Your payment method may show a pending authorization earlier, but the final charge is typically completed once the session is over.
In some cases, such as certain multi-day parking scenarios, charges may be processed in increments. This behavior depends on how parking is configured for that location.
Depending on your payment method and bank, you may see a pending charge first. The final charge typically posts according to your bank’s processing timeline.