Wiltshire Council is encouraging people who have access to a smartphone and wish to use digital payments to pay via the MiPermit app when visiting a Wiltshire Council pay and display car park to save time and effort.

The council said it will continue to accept cash payments in its car parks for those who wish to pay with coins, but for many people, payment using the MiPermit app is quicker and easier, with no extra charge.

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The council added anyone who opts to use the MiPermit app can benefit from additional features including extending their stay from the app without returning to the car park, the ability to book stays over multiple days and purchase season tickets.

Councillor Caroline Thomas, cabinet member for transport, said: “Paying via the app is quick, convenient and secure. I hope people will take advantage of these features to manage parking on the go so they can make the most of their time out and about.

“Of course, we know that many people prefer to use cash to pay for parking, and we’ll continue to support coins as a payment method in our car parks. People can also pay by text message if they wish. However, for many people, the app is the easiest and quickest way to pay, and that’s why we offer a range of payment options in our car parks.”