[header] How to get a credit card machine [title] Open a business checking account with the bank of your choice. [step] The account does not have to be at the same bank as the merchant service provider, but you need a business checking account to accept payment from a merchant service provider. [title] Estimate your total annual receipts. 
[step] The merchant service provider will use this information to determine if you will be a worthwhile customer. You need not supply the provider with an exact figure; estimating the amount of money you take in is enough.