“Agency” membership in ACA International is appropriate for these types of companies:
- Third–party consumer debt collection agencies.
- Collection law firms.
- Asset (debt) buying companies that also handle collections.
- Other companies substantially engaged in or related to the collection industry, such as billing companies.
Agency members are the largest group under the ACA umbrella. In fact, ACA International is the largest trade association for third–party consumer debt collection agencies. Since 1939, ACA has served the needs of the collection industry and helped build it into a vital part of today's world economy. Currently, there are over 3,400 members in the agency member group, including over 300 international members in more than 50 countries.
To join ACA International as an agency member, please visit our Application & Guidelines page.
ACA provides tools and knowledge to help collection and related companies work smarter, stronger and more efficiently. We add value with a comprehensive, responsive and cost–effective line of services. ACA offers many exclusive member benefits, such as:
- Industry–specific insurance and bonds, and a thorough state licensing service.
- On target, no–fee information available 24/7 in our extensive, easily searchable E–Compliance online library.
- Discounts on Campus ACA education and training (in–person, by phone, on CD–ROM or via the Web).
- Top–notch telecommunications program with negotiated rates and quality management services.
In these and many other ways ACA membership keeps your business thriving. To inquire further about membership and its benefits, send an e–mail to membership@acainternational.org or contact ACA's Membership Specialist at +1(952) 928–8000, ext. 206. We're happy to answer any questions you may have.
ACA agency membership is available by location. Each office wanting ACA member benefits must complete an application and pay dues. Multi–office discounts are available.
For companies in the United States, membership is a combined package of national plus unit benefits provided by 43 state and regional collectors associations affiliated with ACA. U.S. Unit dues vary from state to state and are paid in addition to the current U.S. national dues of $265 (includes one person), plus $22 for each additional full–time equivalent employee up to a maximum of $1,300.
For companies located outside the 50 United States, agency dues are $165 USD. At this time, there are no unit dues for international members.
