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# Quotes

> Request resolver-based cross-chain pricing and execution constraints from Utexo Swap.

## Overview

A quote is a time-limited RFQ offer used to create an intent. Do not create an intent after the quote expires.

### `POST /quote`

Requests an optimal cross-chain quote for a token pair and amount. A quote remains valid until its `expiry` value.

**Authentication:** `X-API-Key`

| Body field             | Type    | Description                                                           |
| ---------------------- | ------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `amount`               | decimal | Source amount in decimal-adjusted token units.                        |
| `depositType`          | string  | Deposit type, such as `escrowed`.                                     |
| `destChain`            | integer | Destination network ID.                                               |
| `destToken`            | string  | Destination token address or identifier.                              |
| `fees`                 | array   | Affiliate fee settings.                                               |
| `fees[].affiliateName` | string  | Affiliate name.                                                       |
| `fees[].feeBps`        | string  | Affiliate fee in basis points, such as `10`.                          |
| `retailUserId`         | string  | Optional retail user identifier for analytics or user-level tracking. |
| `slippageBps`          | string  | Maximum slippage in basis points, such as `50`.                       |
| `sourceChain`          | integer | Source network ID.                                                    |
| `sourceToken`          | string  | Source token address or identifier.                                   |
| `swapType`             | string  | Swap type, such as `standard`.                                        |

```json theme={null}
{
  "amount": 0.5,
  "depositType": "escrowed",
  "destChain": 0,
  "destToken": "string",
  "fees": [],
  "slippageBps": "50",
  "sourceChain": 0,
  "sourceToken": "string",
  "swapType": "standard"
}
```

The response contains pricing, execution constraints, affiliate fee data, token amount ranges, the quote ID, and metadata required for intent creation.