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UpdatePromise Expands Flexible Payments in the Service Lane Through PayPal and Venmo Integration
UpdatePromise today announced a strategic payments integration with PayPal and Venmo, expanding flexible payment options — including Buy Now, Pay Later — directly within the automotive service lane.
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