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# Introduction

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