2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Nationwide Credit Corporation

Sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

207
Debt Collection Complaints
91.6%
of All Complaints
99.6%
Timely Response
0.4%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 59
Medical debt 47
I do not know 43
Medical 26
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 19
Credit card debt 6
Auto debt 3
Telecommunications debt 2
Auto 1
Credit card 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 59
2.Written notification about debt 35
3.Communication tactics 33
4.False statements or representation 31
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 23
6.Incorrect information on your report 12
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 7
8.Electronic communications 5
9.Taking/threatening an illegal action 5
10.Disclosure verification of debt 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 218
In progress 7
Closed with monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 17.7%
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 (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

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

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 11
2015 23
2016 20
2017 15
2018 16
2019 7
2020 12
2021 11
2022 21
2023 19
2024 21
2025 37
2026 13

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Virginia 98
Maryland 56
District of Columbia 12
Florida 9
Delaware 4
North Carolina 4
Georgia 3
Mississippi 3
Texas 3
Pennsylvania 3
Tennessee 3
New Jersey 2
West Virginia 2
Michigan 2
Louisiana 2

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 9
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 8
Prepaid card - Government benefit card 1
Checking or savings account - CD (Certificate of Deposit) 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 Nationwide Credit Corporation

Nationwide Credit Corporation has 207 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 91.6% of the 226 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 28 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. "Other debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" - a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

99.6% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. 0.4% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. The response was formally disputed in 17.7% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.

How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge

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 (see your FDCPA rights above), 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 Nationwide Credit Corporation have?

The CFPB has logged 207 debt-collection complaints against Nationwide Credit Corporation, 91.6% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does Nationwide Credit Corporation respond to complaints on time?

Nationwide Credit Corporation has a 99.6% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Nationwide Credit Corporation provide relief to consumers?

Of resolved complaints against Nationwide Credit Corporation, 0.4% ended with consumer relief of some kind.

What type of debt does Nationwide Credit Corporation primarily collect?

"Other debt" is the debt type Nationwide Credit Corporation is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against Nationwide Credit Corporation?

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 Nationwide Credit Corporation active?

Nationwide Credit Corporation has received consumer complaints from 28 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.

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.