# Introduction

**The process has two steps: getting a** [**processing fee quote**](https://0x16f.paytec.app/integration-and-function-flow/1.-request-a-quote) **and** [**authorizing a transaction for that quote**](https://0x16f.paytec.app/integration-and-function-flow/2.-authorize-transaction)**. Quotes are only active for 10 minutes following their creation. The API solution consists of three merchant-accessible requests.**