Mekavo Parking — Help & FAQ
Honest answers to the questions every landowner asks before they sign up.
How much does Mekavo Parking cost the landowner?
We charge a flat 5% software fee, deducted from each paid session. There is no monthly subscription, no setup fee, no equipment to buy. Card-processing fees come out of our 5% — not added on top of the driver's price.
How quickly do I get paid?
Driver payments go directly to your bank account through our payment processor — Mekavo never holds your money. Settlement to your bank usually takes around 2 working days per payment, depending on your bank.
Do I need to install cameras or special equipment?
No. The whole system runs on a printed A4 sign with a unique QR code. Drivers scan it with their phone, pay online with their card, and park. No cameras, no barriers, no kiosks, no apps to download.
What if a driver can't scan the QR code?
Every Mekavo sign carries two ways to pay: scan the QR code, or go to mekavo.com/v and type the 5-digit site code printed on the sign — same payment page, no scanning needed. That covers older drivers, cameras that won't focus, and phones that do something odd with QR codes. It also lets a driver check the sign is genuine before paying: because the look-up runs on mekavo.com, a tampered or stuck-over QR can't send anyone somewhere they paid blindly.
What about the legal right to charge for parking on my land?
When you sign up, you confirm in writing that you have the legal right to charge for parking at the address. You also accept the Mekavo Operator Terms, which make clear that Mekavo provides software and payment rails only — each parking site is operated independently by the landowner. You are responsible for signage, local-law compliance, and any disputes with drivers.
What does my sign need to say?
We give you a printable A4 PDF with your space name, your rates, the QR code, and clear scan-to-pay instructions. Your sign needs to be visible at the entrance, the rates need to be clearly stated, and any maximum stay needs to be displayed. We give you the print-ready file — you install it.
Can I refund a driver?
Yes. From your dashboard you can refund any session in full or in part. The refund goes directly back to the driver's card via our payment processor.
What happens if a driver parks without paying?
Mekavo is a payment-rails platform, not an enforcement company. We do not issue parking charge notices, clamp vehicles, or chase debt. Your sign creates a contract under local law, and if you choose to pursue non-payment, that is between you and the driver.
When does Mekavo Parking go live in Ireland?
We're rolling out from the UK to Ireland now. Our payment processor works in every country we list, but we onboard each country in batches so each landowner is set up properly. Email to be among the first.
Question not answered here?
Email — Mehrdad (the founder) reads every email personally.