Understanding Option Quotes

Hi! I have a very basic option question. When a broker quotes some options, it has the following format:
May 65/70 C/s, 1.3 offer bsxx 62.75
So I have the first bit, (may call spread 65 vs 70 strike, offer is at 1.3 - but I don't get the last bit (bsxx 62.75).

I guess bsxx stands for basis cross but I don't get why it is important for the pricing of that option structure?

 
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