Got a parking ticket in Montreal? Don’t stress–paying it is easier than you think. While you can pay via online banking, mail, or in person, paying your parking ticket with a credit card via Chexy is the way to go. Nobody wants to pay a parking ticket, but if you have to, you may as well earn rewards while you’re at it. 

Here’s everything you need to know to pay on time and avoid extra fees. 

Where to Find Your Montreal Parking Ticket Details 

If you were issued a parking ticket or a statement of offence in Montreal, it’s important to locate important details, such as the violation number, amount owed, and due date. 

The amount ticketed includes:

• A Fine: This varies depending on the infraction. 

• Court Fees: These vary depending on the amount of the fine. 

• Contribution: This only applies to infractions of penal law. 

To pay your parking ticket, you’ll need the nine-digit number on the ticket, which you can find at the top in the centre. 

You can see other details, as shown below:

Only parking agents and police officers can issue City of Montreal parking tickets. 

How to Pay a Parking Ticket in Montreal

Once you are issued a parking ticket, you have 30 days to pay it. You can pay online, in person, or through the mail.  

Pay Online 

The easiest and fastest way to pay a Montreal parking ticket is online, using your credit card.  You can either pay directly through the City of Montreal’s online portal, or with Chexy Bills. We recommend using Chexy Bills so you don’t have to pay high processing fees (and earn something back on this otherwise annoying payment!). 

Here’s how to pay your Montreal parking ticket with Chexy:

1. Gather your parking ticket number and other required details. 

2. Login to your Chexy Dashboard and select “Pay a Bill.”

3. Enter the parking ticket details and amount owed. 

4. Follow the steps to enter your personal info and credit card details.

5. Your card will be charged, and the amount owed will be sent to the Montreal Municipal Court 3 business days later. 

If you need to pay an A25 toll bridge fine, you can do so with Chexy by following the same steps. 

The fees for paying Montreal parking tickets and A25 pay with a credit card are: 

• 1.75% for Visa and American Express

• 2.5% for international credit cards

These fees are lower than other third-party bill payment services and likely lower than the city of Montreal’s, which are undisclosed. 

If you want to pay with debit or online banking, you can do so through the City of Montreal’s online portal, but keep in mind you won’t get any points or cashback by doing it this way. 

Pay In-Person 

If you prefer to pay in person, you can do so via cash, debit, or credit at one of the following locations:

• Service counter - Municipal court main office

• Point of service of the municipal court - East

• Point of service of the municipal court - North

• Point of service of the municipal court - South

You can also pay your parking ticket by visiting an Accès Montréal office. 

If you received a statement of unpaid fines and the deadline has passed, you’ll need to visit a municipal court service point. 

Pay by Mail 

If you cannot pay online or in person, you can mail a cheque or postal money order, payable to “Ville de Montréal.” Make sure to include your name and ticket number on the payment. 

Send it to:

P.O. Box 11046, downtown station

Montréal, QC H3C 4Y2

Keep in mind that mailed payments take longer to process, so send them well before the deadline. 

What Happens if You Don’t Pay a Montreal Parking Ticket?

You have 30 days to pay your Montreal parking ticket. If you pay after the deadline, you could face legal fees and proceedings against you–which you don’t want. 

If you can’t pay your ticket by the deadline, you can enter a guilty plea, where the court will judge whether to give you 30 extra days to pay the fine. Keep in mind that fees apply to do this, so it’s best to pay your parking ticket as soon as possible. 

Once you plead guilty, you can no longer contest the parking ticket. 

How to Contest a Montreal Parking Ticket

If you received a parking ticket and believe it was issued unfairly, you can plead not guilty. You have 30 days to submit this plead after receiving your ticket. 

After pleading not guilty, you will get a notice in the mail that will tell you the date and time of the hearing at the Montreal Municipal Court. You can explain why you’re not guilty at the hearing. 

Why Pay Your Parking Ticket with Chexy?

The best way to pay a parking ticket in Montreal is with Chexy Bills. If you’re already using Chexy to pay rent or other bills with your credit card, you can now pay your parking tickets the same way and earn rewards. 

With Chexy, you can:

• Earn credit card rewards (like points towards your next vacation or cashback you can use on your next grocery trip) while paying off fines. 

• Easily manage your payments through one digital wallet. 

• Securely and conveniently pay your bills and rent all in one place. 

This is a great option for credit card users who want to maximize their spending benefits while taking care of necessary expenses. Nobody wants to pay a parking ticket, but we have to, so why not earn a little something back? 

A few things to keep in mind: 

• Chexy takes 3 business days to process payments, so you’ll need to send the parking ticket payment at least 3 business days before the due date. 

• Ensure you use a credit card that earns you rewards higher than 1.75% to offset Chexy fees. 

• Bill payments made with Chexy are classified as recurring payments, meaning you can earn even more rewards with some credit cards. For example, you can earn 4% cash back with the Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card. 

So, what are you waiting for? If you have a parking ticket or other bills to pay, get started with Chexy today. 

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