Hi there! I understand that your PayByPhone Parking app is not recognizing the pay station number. To help you better, could you please tell me:

- Are you manually entering the pay station number or scanning it?
- Is the number not accepted at all, or does it give an error message?
- Have you been able to use the app successfully before, or is this the first time?

In the meantime, here is a step-by-step guide to try and resolve this:

1. Double-check the pay station number: Ensure you are entering the number exactly as shown on the parking meter or pay station. Sometimes, it might be case-sensitive or have specific formatting.

2. Restart the app: Close the PayByPhone app completely and reopen it. This can refresh the app functionality.

3. Update or reinstall the app: Check if there is an update available for the PayByPhone app in your app store (app stores would vary by device, but since you are on Windows with WebKit browser, you may be using a web version or a specific Windows app). If you are using the app on a mobile device, reinstalling sometimes removes any corrupted data causing issues2 7.

4. Try a different platform: If you usually use the app, try logging into the PayByPhone website instead and entering the pay station number there. Alternately, you could try the automated phone payment system if available1.

5. Check payment details: Sometimes the problem with recognizing a pay station number can relate to account or payment issues, so verify that your payment information is current and valid.

If these do not work, could you let me know the exact error or behavior you're seeing? That way, I can guide you through more specific troubleshooting.

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double checked the pay station number and reinstalled the app

Thanks for letting me know you've double-checked the pay station number and reinstalled the app. Since those basic steps didn’t fix the recognition issue, let's dig a bit deeper.

You also mentioned an issue with double charges after reinstalling the app. Is this related to your pay station number not being recognized, or a separate problem you're facing? If it's connected, understanding that will help me give you accurate guidance.

For the double charge issue specifically after app reinstallations, sometimes multiple transactions can appear if a prior session wasn't properly closed or due to syncing glitches between the app and the server. Here’s what you can do:

1. Check your transaction history in the app or on the PayByPhone website to verify if multiple parking sessions were started for the same time and location.

2. Contact PayByPhone support directly if you see duplicate charges. They can investigate and refund any erroneous payments. Use [email protected] for official help.

3. Avoid initiating multiple payments for the same session after reinstalling—in some cases, the app might not immediately recognize active sessions until it syncs properly.

4. Log out and log back in to your account after reinstalling, to ensure your profile and past transactions are fully synced.

Regarding the pay station number recognition, sometimes the app can have trouble if there are temporary network issues or if the number format isn’t as expected. Since you’re on a Windows device with a WebKit browser, are you using the web version of PayByPhone or any specific Windows app? Sometimes switching to a mobile app or the official website on a different browser can make a difference.

Lastly, if you’re still facing these issues, I can help escalate your case to specialized support to get it resolved quickly.

Could you share if the double charge showed up as separate payments in your account? And confirm whether you’re mainly using the app on a phone, Windows device, or browser?

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Contact PayByPhone customer support

Thank you for asking! You can contact PayByPhone Parking app customer support through several options:

1. Visit their Help Center for detailed articles and virtual assistant Parker who is available 24/7:
PayByPhone Help Center

2. Use their contact page to find options for customer support:
PayByPhone Contact Us

3. For direct email support, you can reach out to:
[email protected]

4. If you prefer calling, the customer service phone number in North America is:
1-877-610-2054

Please let me know if you want me to guide you through the process of submitting a request or if you need help drafting a message to their support team!

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