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# init(status:merchantSession:)

Creates a payment method update with the specified status and merchant session.

```
init(status: PKPaymentAuthorizationStatus, merchantSession session: PKPaymentMerchantSession?)
```

## Parameters

`status`

The current authorization status for the payment.

`session`

An object that validates the identity of a merchant for a payment request.

## Discussion

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