API Integrations with Flash PARCS and Flash Valet

Modified on Mon, 27 Oct at 10:35 AM

What we offer

Flash Parking offers various API integrations for both Flash PARCS and Flash Valet, enabling seamless communication and functionality with third-party systems. These APIs allow vendors to push information to the Flash platform, retrieve data, or send commands to PARCS equipment, such as vending gates or closing garages. Flash provides sandbox environments for testing and certification purposes, with monthly fees associated with accessing production APIs.

Note: Contact sales@flashparking.com for pricing


Our APIs 

eParking API


The eParking API enables third-party vendors to inject parking reservations directly into our system, providing real-time integration for enhanced customer experience and operational efficiency. Designed for scalability and reliability. It streamlines the reservation process by allowing vendors to create, update, and manage parking bookings on their end while Flash ensures accurate availability and a smooth user experience. This API works with our Flash PARCS and Flash Valet products.


This API is trusted by major partners such as: 

  • Ticketmaster 

  • Tickets.com 

  • SpotHero 

  • LAZ Parking 

  • and others




Locations API


The Locations API provides third-party vendors with real-time access to vital parking facility information, including occupancy levels, garage status (such as open, full, or closed), and current active pricing. This data is commonly used to power digital signage, parking guidance systems, and apps, helping drivers make informed decisions and improving traffic flow. This API enables seamless integration with external platforms to deliver accurate, up-to-date information at scale, enhancing visibility and operational efficiency across parking networks. This API is designed for Flash PARCS.


Trusted by vendors such as: 

  • Daktronics 

  • InfoTraffic 

  • ALOT Media 

  • Kode Labs 

  • City of Las Vegas

 


Monthly API


The Monthly API allows third-party vendors to create, update, edit, and manage Monthly Parkers within our system, enabling seamless synchronization of monthly parking data with Flash. This API supports the full lifecycle of monthly parker management, from onboarding to status changes, and ensures that access rights and account details are consistently up to date. The Monthly API streamlines operations and enhances the parker experience by maintaining accurate, real-time data across platforms. This API is designed for Flash PARCS.


Utilized by vendors such as:

  • Paris

  • Zephire

  • Genea

  • AIMS

  • OpenPath




Validations API


The Validations API enables third-party vendors to search for parking tickets within the Flash system and apply validations or coupons to offer discounts to customers. This API facilitates seamless integration of promotional and validation programs by allowing vendors to identify active tickets and apply the appropriate discounts in real time. Commonly used in retail, hospitality, and event settings.

Utilized by vendors such as:


  • Westfield Century

  • Gator

  • JACK Casino

  • TF Green Airport

  • Switch EV



Customer Service API


The Customer Service API empowers third-party vendors to integrate their call center systems directly with Flash PARCS, enabling comprehensive remote support for parking customers. Through this API, agents can search for tickets, vend gates, initiate and close support calls, video call a lane, process refunds, and leave detailed notes documenting call activity and gate actions. This robust functionality allows customer service teams to resolve issues quickly and efficiently while maintaining full visibility into each interaction. 


Trusted by: 

  • HelpMeParker

  • Umojo

  • ProPark




Price Manager API


The Price Manager API gives third-party vendors tools to manage parking rates dynamically within the Flash system. With this API, vendors can check the current rates being charged to customers, make real-time rate adjustments, and schedule future rate changes based on demand or special events. This flexibility enables optimized pricing strategies, improved revenue management, and greater responsiveness to operational needs. 


Actively used by:


  • SpotHero

  • infoTraffic



In addition to core integrations, Flash offers several other powerful APIs to support a wide range of parking and mobility use cases. The FlashPass API allows third-party vendors to purchase and manage FlashPasses, enabling streamlined access and pass distribution for recurring visitors. The Vehicle Request API connects with valet operations, allowing vendors to submit vehicle retrieval requests directly to valet staff for faster, more efficient service. Meanwhile, the Flash Receipt API provides the ability to pull receipts for parking transactions, supporting customer inquiries, audits, and post-visit communication. 

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