- Same as everyone else, machines were not working for cash payment so spent about 20mins downloading the app paying the fee, checked the app and was given time of arrival and told time I had to leave, so went off thinking everything was fine. This was 19th June on the 22nd July I received a penalty notice (dated 8th!?), saying I didn't pay. Thought no bother I have the app - checked the app - no parking history!! This is a complete con! My bank tell me that if the payment came out, but was later returned it disappears from my account so there is no record, as I am sure PayByPhone and CPPlus are completely aware of. So with no paper ticket you are stuck. I am not leaving it here I am taking this further, its ridiculous. I would love to know how may people this happens to each day. If they check CCTV they will see me checking the machines and then having to stand there downloading an App etc etc. Why would I do all this not to pay!?....