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Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Credit card

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-ATLANTIC-CREDIT-FI Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.

235 DC complaints · rank #333/656 · 99.2% timely

  • DC 235
  • RANK #333/656
  • TIMELY 99.2%
  • RELIEF 74.6%
  • DISPUTE 5%
  • STATES 40
  • ISSUE Communication tactics
  • RESP Closed with non-monetary re…
  • PHOTO Credit Service Internationa…

Photo peer: Credit Service International Corp (235)

Credit Service International…235BYL Collection Services235Collection Bureau of Fort Wa…236Atlantic Credit & Finance, I…235
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.'s 235 debt-collection complaints sit next to Credit Service International Corp (235) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Atlantic Credit →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card 71
Credit card debt 69
I do not know 42
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 28
Other debt 16
Medical 5
Auto 1
Payday loan 1
Payday loan debt 1
Medical debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Communication tactics 85
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 26
3.Disclosure verification of debt 23
4.Improper contact or sharing of info 20
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 16
6.Attempts to collect debt not owed 15
7.Written notification about debt 14
8.False statements or representation 14
9.Taking/threatening an illegal action 12
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 10

Company Responses

Closed with non-monetary relief 190
Closed with explanation 65
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 5%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 5
2014 23
2015 43
2016 52
2017 49
2018 62
2019 22

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 22
New York 21
Texas 21
Georgia 19
Florida 14
Tennessee 14
Illinois 11
Maryland 11
Virginia 11
Missouri 10
North Carolina 9
Pennsylvania 9
Michigan 8
New Jersey 7
Massachusetts 6

What the CFPB Record Shows for Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.

PlainCredit places Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. at #333 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (49th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. The CFPB has logged 235 debt-collection complaints against Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc., 91.8% of the 256 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 40 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Credit card" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. The specific issue named most is "Communication tactics," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

99.2% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 74.6% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a relatively high relief ratio for the debt-collection segment. In 5% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.

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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates

Two CFPB peer sets for Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. have?

235 debt-collection complaints name Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #333/656.

Does Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.'s timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 99.2%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.?

The most-cited issue in complaints about Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. is "Communication tactics."

How should I read Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.'s profile is a CFPB data extract for research. For rights and filing mechanics, use the debt-collection rights and how-to-file-CFPB-complaint guides on this site.

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Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.