Minneapolis Parking Card
Updated September 2021
PLEASE NOTE
Old cards are no longer accepted (used prior to February 2020); these old cards may be cashed out at the parking office.
- To cash out the parking card, customers should contact the parking office at [email protected] or David Jankowski [email protected] or call 612-758-3203 to schedule an appointment time to cash out the card.
- The remaining balance on the card as well as the deposit are refunded.
New Discount Parking Card
NEW Discount parking cards are available to use at the Portland Ave and 5th Ave/Depot parking lots (as of February 2020).
Portland Ramp is recommended, since the rates are higher at the Depot lot.
How It Works
- Pre-loaded cards must be purchased before entering the lots to be used that day.
- Cost: $50.00 ($25 pre-loaded value plus $25 refundable deposit for the card)
- Card must be used upon entry to clock in and exit to clock out.
- Card is charged upon exit for the time parked
- Card automatically applies 25% MacPhail discount
- Card must have at minimum balance of $16.00 or it won’t allow access to ramp.
- The card must have enough balance on it to pay for a full day fare.
- Cards are re-loaded through the online system ONLY.
- Each card comes with its own login name and password.
- Customers must log in to their specific account using the attached login detail (and can update their password) Instructions are listed on the back of the parking card sheet.
- If the customer has concerns, questions, or issues with their card, they should contact the parking office at [email protected] or call 612-758-3203
- These new cards should work much more reliably and will have fewer errors.
- Cards are refundable if the customer will never use it again.
- To cash out the parking card, customers should contact the parking office at [email protected] or call 612-758-3203 to schedule an appointment time to cash out the card.
- The remaining balance on the card as well as the deposit are refunded.
How To Purchase
Cards may be purchased at the MacPhail Minneapolis student services desk. You may also call student services at 612-321-0100 to purchase a card for pick-up. Parking cards must be picked up in-person at the student services desk before parking in the ramp. You may use the accessible drop-off parking on the east side of the building to pick-up your already purchased card.
Procedures For Use
Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (612) 758-3203
Please Lock Your Car
- When paying to park in this facility you are only renting a space to park your car
- You are not paying us to protect your car
- You take the same risks of theft or damage as you take when parking on the street
- You agree to not ask us to pay for any loss or damage to your car
- This card is for parking payment only
- Above Ground Open 24 Hours
- Below Ground Available:
- Weekdays 4pm – Midnight
- Saturday 8am – Midnight
- Sunday 12pm – Midnight
- Evening rates begin at 4pm Portland Ramp
Access to entire lot open 24 hours
- Proximity card in reader on entry of facility Display will read current value remaining
- The card must maintain a minimum of $16.00 for entrance to be granted
- If below minimum balance you must pull a ticket upon entry and pay full rate for visit
PLEASE NOTE: First time use must be at entrance
- Wave the card near the reader at exit of facility
- Display will read remaining value and the charge for parking
- All MacPhail pass users receive a 25% discount on posted market rates
- Please note your remaining balance; if your balance drops below $16.00 on exit you must pull ticket upon re-entry and pay full rate upon exit; unless you replenish the value to your card prior to you next entrance
- Log in to https://miparc.depotparking.com/miparc
- Enter User Name and Password
- Hover cursor over “Payments” and select “Debit Payment” from the drop down menu
- Enter the desired amount to be added to the “Payment Amount” field
- Enter in credit card information to be charged
- Check the box next to “Save this card” to save card information to the account
- Click “Continue” button
- Check the box next to “Receive emails” to get a receipt
- Click “Continue” button to complete transaction
- Log in to https://miparc.depotparking.com/miparc
- Enter User Name and Password
- Hover cursor over “Account” and select “Activity” from the drop down menu
- You will be able to see all activity on the account and the fee associated with each exit
- Log in to https://miparc.depotparking.com/miparc
- Enter User Name and Password
- Hover cursor over “Account” and select “Billing Info” from the drop down menu
- You are able to update any pertinent information related to the account
- You click the box next to “Recharge Debit Notification” to add this reminder then set the amount which will trigger the email
- Log in to https://miparc.depotparking.com/miparc
- Enter User Name and Password
- Hover cursor over “Account” and select “Credit Card Info” from the drop down menu
- Click the red “X” to delete the card on file
- Click the “Add Credit Card” button to add a new credit card
- Log in to https://miparc.depotparking.com/miparc
- Enter User Name and Password
- Hover cursor over “Account” and select “Change Password” from the drop down menu
- To change your current password enter it into the “Current password” field
- Enter your desired password into the “New password” field and then the same password into the “Confirm new password” field
- Password must be at least 6 characters long
- Log in to https://miparc.depotparking.com/miparc
- Enter User Name and Password
- Click “History” on the navigation bar
- Payments made to the account can be viewed and sorted by date
- Email [email protected] to set up a time to receive a refund
- Parking staff can also be reached by phone at (612) 758-3203