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Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Credit card

235
Debt Collection Complaints
91.8%
of All Complaints
99.2%
Timely Response
74.6%
Closed with Relief

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%
Credit utilization context for debt-collection consumers

Most consumers facing collection complaints carry utilization in the Fair-Poor band. FICO bands per myFICO + Experian guidance.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

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

Other Complaint Types

Consumer Loan — Installment loan 11
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 4
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2
Credit card 1
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 1
Student loan — Federal student loan servicing 1

Your Rights with Debt Collectors

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.

  • Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
  • Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
  • Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
  • File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint

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

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. has 235 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 91.8% of the 256 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 40 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Credit card," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Communication tactics" — a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

The company's timely response rate is 99.2%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 5% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing — larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints — but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests, and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. has 235 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 91.8% of all complaints against this company.

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

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. has a 99.2% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

74.6% of resolved complaints against Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary). This is a relatively high relief rate.

What type of debt does Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. primarily collect?

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. primarily collects "Credit card" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

In how many states is Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. active?

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 40 states and territories, based on CFPB data.

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

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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.