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Pay and check your fines online and apply to pay them off over time.

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Pay a fine

You can pay your fine by phone, mail, in person or online.

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Important things to know

  • You have 28 days from the issue date to pay a fine. 
  • It may take up to two hours after your fine was issued to be able to make a payment.
  • If you don’t pay your fine by the due date, Council will send you a reminder notice and give you another 28 days to pay. Failing to pay a parking notice by the due date may result in additional fee’s. 
  • If you’re experiencing financial hardship or want to apply to extend your fine date, phone Council on 1300 012 747.

You can pay a fine online with a Visa or Mastercard.

Pay your fine online

Pay a fine with BPAY through internet banking or by phoning your bank. Use the biller code and reference on the front of your infringement notice.

You can pay by credit card or from the following accounts:

  • debit
  • cheque
  • savings
  • transaction.
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Important things to know

  • BPAY is not available for all infringement notices and correspondence. Look for the BPAY logo on your notice to confirm you can use this payment method.
  • Payment must be for the exact amount of the fine.
  • Parking fines that have not been paid before the due date will be referred to State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) and you will incur additional fees.
  • If we haven’t heard from you and the due date is passed, Council will conduct a vehicle registration search to determine the legal owner which may have a fee associated with it.

To pay your fine, phone Council on 1300 012 747.  You should:

  • have your fine with you
  • pay with Visa or Mastercard.

Pay in person at any:

Make sure you have your fine with you.

You can mail your fine and a cheque or money order to:

Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 589
Brisbane QLD  4001.

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View your fines online

You can check your fine information and infringement details online using Council’s Self Service Portal.

You’ll need:

  • your infringement number
  • the offence date.

Log in or register as a new user to:

  • view fine details including offence location and images 
  • manage your fines and payments online
  • see your fine history
  • request a review of your infringement notice 
  • apply for a payment plan.
     
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If you’ve lost your details or need assistance, phone Council on 1300 012 747.

Apply for a payment plan

You can apply for a payment plan to pay off your fine in instalments.

Register as a new user or log in to the Self Service Portal to apply for a payment plan. 

Apply for a payment plan online

To apply, phone Council on 1300 012 747.

To apply by mail, tick the instalment option on the back of your fine and send to: 

Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 589
Brisbane QLD 4001.

You will be notified of the outcome of your application via your preferred communication method.  

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Experiencing financial difficulties?

If you have financial issues, you can discuss your options with us by phoning 1300 012 747.

Frequently asked questions

If you don’t pay a parking fine in Brisbane, the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) will take action. To avoid this and any additional fees:

  • pay your fine by the due date
  • ask for an extension on your fine
  • phone Council on 1300 012 747 to discuss your options
  • apply for a payment plan.

You can check your parking fine online using Council's Self Service Portal.

You can pay a fine:

  • online
  • through BPAY
  • over the phone
  • in person
  • by mail.

Alternatively, you can pay off a fine over time. Learn how to apply for a payment plan.

You can dispute a fine within 28 days of the issue date. If you’d like us to reconsider your fine or infringement:

Council calculates fines using penalty units based on the severity of the offence. As of 1 July 2024, the value of a penalty unit is equal to $161.30.  

The fine amount must be rounded down to the nearest dollar after the calculation. For example:

  • The fine amount for an infringement of two penalty units is: 2 x $161.30 = $322.60. 

The rounded down fine amount is $322.

You can apply to pay off a Council fine in instalments. Learn how to apply for a payment plan.

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