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Parking fine

Hi There,
I was wondering if anyone could help. I was parked at Birmingham airport and did not realise they did not accept card so only had cash.  i explained this when i discovered i couldn't pay and they said it had to be paid in 24 hours which i could not do as had no money in the account just the cash in hand. i have now been charged £59 so far.  i have no problem with paying the actual parking fee of £19 but to have pay a fine just because they don't accept cash i find unfair.  is there anything i can do or is it just a case of pay and learn for next time?  Any help would be appreciated. 

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    Puppy_pal said:
    Hi There,
    I was wondering if anyone could help. I was parked at Birmingham airport and did not realise they did not accept card so only had cash.  i explained this when i discovered i couldn't pay and they said it had to be paid in 24 hours which i could not do as had no money in the account just the cash in hand. i have now been charged £59 so far.  i have no problem with paying the actual parking fee of £19 but to have pay a fine just because they don't accept cash i find unfair.  is there anything i can do or is it just a case of pay and learn for next time?  Any help would be appreciated. 
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