ParkingEye, UKPC, Euro Car Parks and other private parking operators

Updated 15 October 2026

Private parking charges in England and Wales are issued by many companies. The operator's trade association decides the independent appeal service, so the first check is the logo and appeal details on the notice.

How to check an operator

Look for the British Parking Association (BPA) or International Parking Community (IPC) logo on the notice and on the rejection letter. BPA members use POPLA; IPC members use the IAS. Membership can change, so check the notice and the trade association's current member list rather than relying on a list like this one.

Operators that request keeper details from the DVLA must belong to an accredited trade association. If the notice names no trade body, there is no POPLA or IAS route.

Common names

ParkingEye mostly uses automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras at retail and leisure car parks, so its notices usually arrive by post as a notice to keeper.

UK Parking Control (UKPC) often issues notices on the windscreen at residential and retail sites, followed by a notice to keeper if unpaid.

Euro Car Parks manages car parks across the UK, with both camera and windscreen notices.

Other names commonly seen include APCOA, NCP, Horizon Parking, Smart Parking, Excel Parking, Civil Enforcement and Athena. Check each notice for its trade body and appeal route.

This guide is general information about private parking charges in England and Wales. It is not legal advice. The dates and wording on your own notice control, and every point is fact-dependent.

Common questions

Which appeal service does my operator use?

BPA members use POPLA and IPC members use the IAS. The rejection letter should name the service.