It’s real! Paying in Sharjah for parking through SMS is available now. The government is offering you an extra comfortable way to pay your parking fee.
You don’t have to keep searching for cash, you can pay with a small message. For more details, check this full guide about paying for your car parking in Sharjah with SMS.
- Paid Parking in Sharjah
- Timings of Paid Parking in Sharjah
- Fees of Parking in Sharjah
- Parking Payment with SMS
- Extending the Parking Duration in Sharjah by SMS
- The Cost of SMS Service
- Ways of Paying Parking in Sharjah
- Parking Subscription in Sharjah
- Registering to Parking Subscription
- FAQs
1. What Is the Paid Parking in Sharjah?
Paid parking in Sharjah is a system that offers you specified areas across the city to park your car for a fee.
You can enjoy free parking in Sharjah on Fridays, except in areas with blue signs.
2. What Are the Timings of Paid Parking in Sharjah?
The timings of paid parking in Sharjah are as follows.
- Saturday – Thursday: 8 am – 10 pm
- Fridays and public holidays: free
You should also note that these timings are subject to change according to the laws.
3. What Are the Fees for Parking in Sharjah?
| Duration (Hours) | Fee |
| 1 | AED 2 |
| 2 | AED 5 |
| 3 | AED 8 |
| 5 | AED 12 |
4. How Can You Pay Parking by SMS in Sharjah?
You can pay for your parking in Sharjah by sending an SMS to the number 5566. The SMS should be in the following format:
- “Plate source”space“Plate number”space“Duration”
For example, to pay for 1 hour of parking, you would send the following SMS: SHJ 5423 1
- If you want your parking permit in Arabic, you can start the SMS with the letter “A”. For example, to pay for 1 hour of parking in Arabic, you would send the following SMS: A SHJ 5423 1.
The SMS will be deducted from your mobile credit or added to your postpaid bill.
After sending the SMS, you will receive a confirmation message with your virtual parking permit. This message will serve as your parking receipt.
Moreover, this service allows you to pay for your parking without any hassle. However, you have to be a Du, Virgin Mobile, or Etisalat network user.
5. How Can You Extend Parking Duration in Sharjah by SMS?
To extend the parking duration in Sharjah with an SMS, you just need to reply with “Y” for one more hour.
6. How Much Does the SMS Service Cost for Parking in Sharjah?
It cost 38 fils.
7. What Are Other Ways of Paying Parking in Sharjah?
There are different ways to pay your parking fee in Sharjah other than SMS. Find below the various choices you have too:
Parking Machine
You will find across the city several physical parking machines available for paying and printing parking tickets that have been charged.
These machines accept coins ranging from AED 1 to AED 500 as payment for the charges and for printing the ticket.
Website
The government also offers you an online option to pay your parking fee through the Sharjah Municipal Corporation website. You just have to follow the below steps:
- Access the official website and locate the “Smart Service” page.
- Proceed to the “Public Parking Department Services” section.
- Choose the “Parking Subscription” option and create a user account or sign in if you have one.
- Follow the provided instructions and submit payment for your parking charges.
Bank Account
In Sharjah, it is possible to pay for your annual, semi-annual, and quarterly parking subscription charges using your registered bank account.
You can also use any bank account that is registered and operational within the UAE to make direct payments via your debit card.
8. What Is Parking Subscription in Sharjah, and Can You Register for it?
Yes, you can. A parking subscription is a pre-payment option for your parking fee, as the dues are paid with its activation.
It gives you the right to use public parking spaces across Sharjah. The subscription fees differ according to its duration and type.
9. How Can You Subscribe for Parking in Sharjah?
You can have a parking subscription in Sharjah by following these steps:
- Go to the official website.
- Click on ‘Smart Service Page’ and choose ‘Public Parking Department Service’.
- Click on ‘Parking Subscription’.
- Sign in to your account and follow the process.
- In case you want to renew it, then choose quarterly, semi-annual, or annual.
FAQs
1. How Can You Pay for Sharjah Parking by Mobile?
You can pay for Sharjah paid parking using a mobile by sending an SMS to 5566.
2. How Can You pay for parking by SMS in Ajman for a Sharjah plate?
It’s the same process as those with Sharjah plates. You just need to replace the emirate code with Dubai’s one, which is DXB.
The message should be like this:
- DXB 5423 1
3. Which Number Should You Send an SMS to Pay for Parking in Sharjah?
You can send an SMS to 5566 through your mobile to pay for Sharjah parking. The message should be in the following format.
- “Plate source” space“Plate number” space“Duration”
4. What Is the Sharjah Parking SMS Code?
Sharjah parking SMS code is 5566.
Now, you don’t have to have cash or wait in the parking machine row to pay your parking fee in Sharjah, while it could be done with a mobile message.
If you head to Dubai regularly, you can also easily pay for your parking with SMS in Dubai, as this service is available there as well.
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