Stock Photo Business Credit Card Payment To accept credit card payments you need to set up a "Merchant Account." This is a credit card processing account that you establish, that makes it possible for you (your photography business) to accept all major credit cards for payment. This account is not the same as your checking account or savings account, but it allows you to accept credit card payments from your customers, and for the...... Similar Editorial : Business Credit Card FAQ by Shellaine Enfesta. | Source : Entrepreneurship Program