2.5
ParkAppsHub score
Parkum
Jajomar, S.A. de C.V.
Street parking payment · Free
Best for: drivers in Mexican cities who need to pay street parking meters (parquímetros) from their phone instead of carrying coins
4.5
Google Play · 6K
4.6
App Store
100K+
Downloads
1
Country
Latin America
AndroidiOS
several Mexican cities
About this app
Parkum is the mobile payment app for street parquimetros operated by Jajomar S.A. de C.V. in Mexico. It currently covers metered on-street zones in three cities: a cluster of Mexico City neighborhoods — including Condesa, Hipódromo, Nápoles, Anzures, Florida, and Insurgentes Mixcoac — plus Tijuana in Baja California and Saltillo in Coahuila. Instead of feeding coins into a meter, drivers register their license plate, top up a prepaid balance, and start a parking session in the app; credit is consumed by the minute until the session is stopped or the balance runs out. Enforcement agents verify plates electronically on their rounds, so no paper ticket is needed on the dashboard. Sessions run up to 183 minutes and can be renewed remotely, and the app sends alerts before time expires. Top-up options include bank cards, PayPal, QR codes, promo codes, and balance transfers. The app itself is free, though top-ups come in fixed denominations and an optional Urbano benefits membership costs MX$90 per month — a recurring charge that has generated significant user complaints. For drivers who park regularly in Parkum-managed zones it beats hunting for coins, but its footprint is strictly limited to Jajomar's concessions.
- Pay-per-minute metering against a prepaid wallet - stop the session, stop paying
- License-plate-based enforcement: no paper ticket on the dashboard
- Expiry alerts and remote renewal of sessions (183-minute blocks)
- Zone locator for covered CDMX neighborhoods, Tijuana, and Saltillo
- Multiple top-up methods: bank cards, PayPal, QR codes, promo codes, balance transfers
- Multi-vehicle registration and full payment history
- Optional Urbano benefits membership (MX$90/month)
Pricing & fees
Free · prepaid top-ups (fixed amounts); optional Urbano membership MX$90/month
- App download and account creation are free
- Users load prepaid balance via fixed top-up amounts (no custom amounts) to pay per-minute street meter rates set by each city
- Optional Urbano membership costs MX$90/month for added perks (e.g. faster balance top-ups or notifications)
- Meter rates themselves are set by local municipalities, not by Parkum, and vary by city and zone
- Payment accepted by card or via cash top-up networks depending on city partnerships
Accepted payment methods
Debit/credit cardPrepaid balance top-upCash top-up at partner stores (city-dependent)
Ratings & scores
Editorial score set by the ParkAppsHub team using our five-criteria grid — see how we rate. Store ratings shown for reference.
What users say
▲ Most praised
- Saves the hassle of finding coins for parking meters
- Convenient map showing where paid parking zones are located
- Works well for extending a parking session remotely instead of running back to the car
▼ Common complaints
- App occasionally lags or fails to register payment at busy times
- Coverage is limited to specific zones/cities, so it's not usable everywhere
- Fixed top-up amounts feel inflexible when only a small balance is needed
Summarised from recent user reviews on Google Play, the App Store and consumer platforms. Themes, not verbatim quotes.
Pros & cons
What we like
- Genuine pay-as-you-go billing by the minute, unlike fixed-block competitors in CDMX
- No physical ticket needed - agents verify plates electronically
- Alerts before time expires, with remote session renewal from anywhere in the zone
- Flexible top-up routes including PayPal, QR codes, and balance transfers
- Actively maintained through 2026 with 4.5-4.6 stars on both app stores
What could improve
- Top-ups only come in fixed denominations that don't divide into hourly rates, stranding leftover credit
- Repeated reports of users enrolled in the MX$90/month Urbano membership without clear consent
- Mexican press documented undisclosed MX$1-4 surcharges per recharge and unnotified debits in Saltillo and Playa del Carmen
- Compatibility complaints on recent Android versions and slow WhatsApp-only customer support
How to use Parkum
- Install Parkum from Google Play or the App Store and create an account.
- Register your vehicle's license plate - you can add more than one car.
- Top up your prepaid balance with a bank card, PayPal, QR code, or promo code.
- Park in a Parkum-managed metered zone and tap 'Iniciar aparcamiento' to start the session.
- Watch the in-app timer and expiry alerts; renew remotely if you need more than 183 minutes.
- End the session when you drive off - unused balance stays in your wallet for next time.
Editor’s tips
- Top up in one of the fixed increments before you park — the app does not allow arbitrary custom amounts, so plan your parking duration ahead
- Set a reminder or use the app's expiration alert so you can extend your session remotely and avoid a fine when the meter time runs out
- Check which zone/color the meter belongs to in the app map before parking, since rates differ by zone within the same city
- Keep a small prepaid balance buffer, since some cities cut off session extension if your balance drops to zero
Editor’s verdict
Parkum does one narrow job: it replaces coins at Jajomar's parquimetros in a handful of Mexico City neighborhoods, Tijuana, and Saltillo. Where it operates, the core mechanic is genuinely good — pay-per-minute metering against a prepaid balance means drivers stop paying the moment they end a session, something flat-block rivals in CDMX don't match. Plate-based enforcement and expiry alerts round out a competent basic experience, and both stores show active development through mid-2026. The problems sit around the edges. Top-ups only come in fixed amounts that don't divide evenly into hourly rates, stranding leftover credit. Mexican press has documented undisclosed surcharges of a few pesos per recharge, and the MX$90-a-month Urbano membership has repeatedly surprised users who say they never knowingly opted in. Support runs mostly through WhatsApp, and reviewers describe slow responses. Verdict: worth installing if you regularly park in a Parkum zone — with a monthly check of your card statement — but nobody should expect EasyPark-grade polish or billing transparency.
— The ParkAppsHub editorial team · 2026-08-06
How it compares
vs Parclick
Parclick focuses on reserving off-street parking garages across Latin America and Spain, while Parkum is purpose-built for on-street metered parking in Mexican cities — pick Parkum specifically for parquímetros.
vs Telpark
Telpark serves on-street parking payment mainly in Spain and some LatAm cities; Parkum is more tailored and widely adopted for Mexican municipal meter systems specifically.
vs EasyPark
EasyPark operates a broad international network across Europe and North America; Parkum is the go-to choice if you're specifically parking on the street in Mexico since it integrates directly with local municipal meter programs.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Parkum actually work?
In metered street zones run by Jajomar: about a dozen Mexico City neighborhoods (Condesa, Hipodromo, Napoles, Anzures, Florida, Insurgentes Mixcoac and others), plus Tijuana in Baja California and Saltillo in Coahuila. It does not cover other operators' meters.
Do I need to leave a ticket on my dashboard?
No. Enforcement staff verify license plates with an electronic system as they patrol, so the app session tied to your plate is your proof of payment.
How is parking actually charged?
You preload a balance and start a session in the app; credit is consumed by the minute until you stop the session or the balance runs out. Sessions max out at 183 minutes but can be renewed remotely from within the zone.
Is the Urbano membership mandatory?
No - Urbano is an optional MX$90/month benefits program. However, many users report being charged without knowingly subscribing, so review your card statement and contact Parkum's WhatsApp support to cancel if it appears.
What happens if my session expires while I'm away?
The app sends alerts before time runs out and lets you renew remotely. If you let it lapse in a monitored zone, you risk the standard city penalty (fine or wheel clamp) from the parquimetro concession.
What happens if I get a parking fine while using Parkum?
Fines for expired or unpaid meter time are issued by the local municipality, not by Parkum — the app itself doesn't cover or dispute fines, so drivers should extend their session before it expires to avoid a ticket.
Can businesses or fleets use Parkum for multiple vehicles?
Parkum is built primarily as a consumer app for individual drivers topping up personal balance; it does not publicly advertise a dedicated business or fleet account tier.
Does Parkum work without an internet connection?
Since payment and session activation are processed through the app's connection to the city meter system in real time, an active internet connection is required to start or extend a parking session.
About the developer
Parkum is developed by Jajomar, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican technology company focused on digitizing municipal street parking (parquímetro) payments. The app partners directly with city parking authorities across Mexico to let drivers pay, top up, and extend metered parking sessions from their phone instead of using coins or parking meter kiosks, aiming to modernize urban mobility payment infrastructure in Latin America.
Additional information
Developer
Jajomar, S.A. de C.V.
Headquarters
Mexico
Category
Street parking payment
Price
Free
Coverage
several Mexican cities
Downloads
100K+
Languages
Spanish, English
Reviewed
2026-08-06
Where it works
several Mexican cities — including Mexico City (CDMX), Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Querétaro.
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Independent review. ParkAppsHub is not affiliated with Jajomar, S.A. de C.V.. App name, logo and screenshots belong to their owners and are shown for identification and review purposes. Coverage, prices and features change — verify current conditions with the publisher. Last reviewed 2026-08-06.