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Collection groups, credit insurers, international agencies, law firms and platforms all collect across borders, in different ways. A factual guide with sources, so you can choose.

Last checked 17 October 2026Facts from each company's own site13 providers compared
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The short answer

Checked 17 October 2026

Most providers that collect abroad fall into five types. They differ in who collects in the debtor's country, whether the fee is published, and whether you pay anything if nothing is recovered. As of 17 October 2026, of the providers on this page, Debitura, STA International, The Kaplan Group, Bierens and Oddcoll publish their rates on their own sites; the others quote per case.

Debitura is one of the providers compared. We wrote this page and say so in every table.See the full table
The alternatives

Six ways businesses collect abroad

What a business can do, and the companies we compared in each group.

Type 1

Large collection groups

Own companies in their core markets and partners elsewhere, usually sold to large companies through quotes and service agreements.

Best when you have high volumes in the group's home markets and want one service agreement.

Debitura vs EOSDebitura vs Intrum
Type 2

Credit insurers' collection arms

Collection next to credit insurance, often included for policyholders and priced by quote for others.

Best when you already hold a credit insurance policy with that insurer.

Debitura vs Atradius Collections
Type 3

International agencies

Own collectors in a few hubs, working debtors abroad in their language, with partners or lawyers where needed.

Best when you want one agency to work debtors abroad in their language.

Debitura vs CMC WorldwideAlso: ABC-Amega, Hammer Worldwide, STA International, TCM Group International and The Kaplan Group
Type 4

Law-firm collectors

Law firms that specialise in collection, with in-house lawyers who can take a case to court.

Best when you expect a court case from day one.

Debitura vs BierensAlso: CISDRS
Type 5

Collection platforms

Online platforms that send each case to a local agency or law firm in the debtor's country.

Best when you want a local partner in each debtor's country, a fee you can see first and one account.

Debitura vs Oddcoll
Other routes

Insurance, factoring and software

Credit insurance, factoring and accounts-receivable software move or prevent the risk instead of collecting it. A domestic agency often passes a foreign case to a correspondent abroad.

Best when you want to prevent or sell the risk, not collect it.

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How the providers compare

One row per provider, grouped by type. Each cell links to the page it came from. Scroll the table sideways on a phone.

What each company states on its own website, checked 17 October 2026. Debitura listed first because we wrote this page; others grouped by type, then alphabetically.
ProviderCoverage as statedPricing modelPublished feeMinimum claimGetting startedAPI and integrations
Debitura (us), a collection platform
Debitura (us)180 countriesNo Cure, No Pay success feeFrom 6% in Europe, 7.5% elsewhereSet per market, e.g. $100 in GermanySelf-service sign-upREST API, webhooks, MCP server
Large collection groups
EOSAbout 180 countries; own offices in 20+[1][2]No success, no fee (cross-border, DK site)[3]Quote onlyNot stated on its siteVia your local EOS company[1][2]Online portal; API not stated[2]
IntrumOwn offices in 20; partners 160 to 180 more[4][5]Success fee %, set per claim; quote[6][7]Quote only[8]Not stated on its siteContact form or sales team[7][8]Hub: one IT integration; API not stated[6]
Credit insurers' collection arms
Atradius Collections40+ to 50+ countries, 96% of globe[9][10]Quote; included for policyholders[11][12]Quote only[11]None set; under €250 not cost effective[11]Online quote, then upload[13][14]Portals; API not stated[15][16]
International agencies
ABC-AmegaOver 200 countries (OFAC limits apply)[17][18]Not stated on its siteQuote onlyNot stated on its siteContact or submit a claim[17]ABC-Collect client portal[19]
CMC Worldwide130+ or 150+ countries (varies by page)[20][21]No win, no fee; commission set per case[22][23]Quote only[22]Not stated on its siteFree consult and quote, then MyCase upload[24]MyCase portal; API not stated[25]
Hammer WorldwideUS and Europe (DE, FR, NL, PL, UK named)[26][27]Pure contingency, % quoted at intake[26][27]Quote only[26]$3,000 domestic, €3,000 international[26][28]Online claim form, reply in 1 business day[26]Not stated on its site
STA International154 countries collected from last year[29][30]Success fee (no collection, no commission)[30][31]15% international, 10% UK[30][31]£500 per single debt[31][32]Online quote form or phone[29][32]Portal with CSV/Excel upload; no API stated[30]
TCM Group InternationalOver 167 countries[33][34]No win, no fee commission[35][36]Quote only[35]Not stated on its siteFree quotation via local office form[37]Not stated on its site
The Kaplan GroupUS and North America; referrals abroad[38][39]Contingency fee, no fee unless collected[38][39]10% to 25% US; 30% debtor outside USA[38][39]$10,000 first claim (other pages differ)[38][39]Phone or quote form, written estimate[38][40]Not stated on its site
Law-firm collectors
Bierens30+ European countries, plus others[41]Contingency fee; hourly or fixed for court[42][43]US scale 25% to 12.5% of payment[42][43]No minimum[44]Online claim form or contact form[44][45]Portal; API for enterprise clients[45][46]
CISDRS165 or 167 countries (pages differ)[47][48]Success fee, no success no fee[47][49]Quote only[49]Not stated on its siteForm or email, free evaluation[47][49]API for key clients[47][48]
Collection platforms
Oddcoll75+ to 100+ countries (varies by page)[50][51]Success fee + membership after 30 days[52][53]9.5% Europe, 19.5% rest of world[52][51]No minimum (pre-legal)[51]Self-service sign-up[52][54]API and CSV upload[54]
How to choose

How to choose an international debt collection provider

Eight questions that decide how a case goes. Ask them of any provider, including us.

1Who actually collects in the debtor's country?

A licensed local agency or law firm, your provider's own staff abroad, or a correspondent the case is passed on to. Ask before you place a claim.

2What do you pay if nothing is recovered?

Look for $0 upfront and no fee on the pre-legal phase if nothing comes in. Check for file, research and membership fees.

3Is the fee published, or quoted per case?

A published fee, or one shown per claim before you submit, lets you compare. A quote means asking each time.

4When does legal action start, and who decides?

Court costs should be quoted separately and only start if you accept the quote.

5How many contracts will you sign?

One agreement for every country saves you negotiating terms market by market.

6Is there a minimum claim?

Many providers set one per market or for consumer debts. Check it before a small invoice goes in.

7What can you see while the case runs?

A portal with every case, message and payment, and direct contact with the collector, instead of status reports by email.

8How is a success rate measured?

Every provider counts it differently. Ask what it counts, for which countries and over what period.

What to prepare before you place a claim
  • The invoice
  • Proof of delivery or sign-off
  • The contract or order
  • Reminders you sent
  • Debtor name, address and company number
What it costs

What does international debt collection cost?

Three pricing models, and one claim worked through with every rate the providers publish.

Check your own claim
Model 1

Published success fee

A percentage of what is recovered, published or shown per claim before you submit. Nothing to pay if nothing is recovered. Legal action is quoted separately.

Model 2

Quote per case or service agreement

The provider prices each case or agrees rates in a contract. Common with collection groups, credit insurers and agencies. Ask what applies if nothing is recovered.

Model 3

Subscription plus a percentage

A monthly membership or plan, plus a success fee. Check what the plan costs, how long it runs and what it adds.

$10,000 invoice, business debtor in Germany, under 12 months overdue, recovered in full. Published rates only, checked 17 October 2026. Debitura: pricing calculator.
ProviderWhat it publishes for this claimYou keep
Debitura (us)9.5% x $10,000 = $950, shown before you submit. No membership or upfront cost.$9,050
STA International15% published rate for international debts: 15% x $10,000 = $1,500[30][31] STA quotes in GBP and adds statutory interest and a fixed fee of £40, £70 or £100 under the UK Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act to the debtor's invoice; the site does not say whether these apply to a debtor in Germany[30][31].$8,500 before other fees
The Kaplan Group30% published rate for a debtor outside the USA: 30% x $10,000 = $3,000[38] A new client's first claim must be at least $10,000[38]. The FAQ says international debts are handled for regular clients through referrals to local attorneys; costs on that route are not published[39].$7,000 before other fees
Bierens20% published US rate for payment collected between $3,000 and $24,999 (USD scale, applies to cases in Europe) x $10,000 = $2,000[42][43] No extra age fee under 12 months overdue[43]. The policy says you keep at least 75% and up to 100% of the principal, depending on interest and costs recovered from the debtor[43]. Bierens' UK site uses a different EUR policy with a €195.00 basic fee[55].$8,000 before any interest and costs recovered from the debtor
Oddcoll9.5% published rate for Europe x $10,000 = $950[52] Membership fee after the 30-day free period: 99 Euros a month or 799 Euros a year excluding VAT[53]. Legal costs only if you approve legal action[52].$9,050 before other fees
EOS, Intrum, Atradius Collections, ABC-Amega, CMC Worldwide, Hammer Worldwide, TCM Group International and CISDRSQuote onlyNo published rate for this claim; each quotes per case.[8][11][22][26][35][49]Not published
An honest answer

When Debitura is not the right fit

Another type of provider may suit you better in these cases.

  1. You want to sell a debt portfolio rather than collect it. Debitura collects claims; it does not buy them.
  2. You need credit insurance, or your policy already includes collection with your insurer.
  3. You want one law firm to run every case in court from day one.
  4. Your claim is below the minimum for the debtor's market. The calculator shows the minimum before you submit.
Comparisons

All comparisons

Large collection group

Debitura vs EOS

Own companies in their core markets and partners elsewhere, usually sold to large companies through quotes and service agreements.

CompareLarge collection group

Debitura vs Intrum

Own companies in their core markets and partners elsewhere, usually sold to large companies through quotes and service agreements.

CompareCredit insurer's collection arm

Debitura vs Atradius Collections

Collection next to credit insurance, often included for policyholders and priced by quote for others.

CompareInternational agency

Debitura vs CMC Worldwide

Own collectors in a few hubs, working debtors abroad in their language, with partners or lawyers where needed.

CompareLaw-firm collector

Debitura vs Bierens

Law firms that specialise in collection, with in-house lawyers who can take a case to court.

CompareCollection platform

Debitura vs Oddcoll

Online platforms that send each case to a local agency or law firm in the debtor's country.

CompareGuide

International debt collection agencies compared

Every provider type side by side, with the same fields for each.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Comparing providers: questions

Which international debt collection providers publish their fees?

As of 17 October 2026, of the providers on this page, Debitura, STA International, The Kaplan Group, Bierens and Oddcoll publish their rates on their own websites. The others quote per case or agree rates in a service agreement.

How do I choose an international debt collection agency?

Start with who collects in the debtor's country, what you pay if nothing is recovered and whether the fee is published. Then check the minimum claim, how legal action is approved and what you can see while the case runs.

What does international debt collection cost?

On a $10,000 invoice to a business in Germany, Debitura's calculator showed 9.5% ($950) on 17 October 2026. Other providers publish a percentage, quote per case, or combine a subscription with a fee; the table above lists every published rate.

Why do you publish comparisons?

Because buyers ask how Debitura differs, and a factual answer with sources is more useful than a sales line. We describe how each service works and link to where the facts come from.

Do you speak badly about competitors?

No. We respect the companies we compare with. We credit what they do well and compare methods, not reputations.

What if a comparison is out of date?

Write to contact@debitura.com and we will check it against the company's site and correct it.

¿Es Debitura una agencia de recobro?

No. Debitura is a debt collection platform. We match your case to a licensed local collection agency or law firm in your debtor's country, which does the collection under local law. We provide the agreement, the platform and the quality checks.

Sources and method

Where these facts come from

How we compare

We read each company's own website and quote what it states, with the page and the date. Where pages disagree, we show every figure. Where we found nothing, we write "Not stated on its site", which is not the same as "no". We have no inside knowledge of other companies' terms.

Debitura's figures

Debitura's fees come from the Debitura pricing calculator, debitura.com/pricing, read on 17 October 2026. Your exact rate is shown before you submit. Other Debitura figures: 180 countries; median 33 days to first payment and median 44 days to close, European cases.

Last checked

17 October 2026, by the Debitura team.

What changed

  • 17 October 2026: page rebuilt. Every fact rechecked on each company's own website. Rows added for minimum claim, legal phase, exclusivity and data.

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