collection agency

noun

1. a firm that collects unpaid bills for other firms and is usually compensated by receiving a percentage of the amount collected.

Example Sentences

Keller's office sent bills to Trump's New York and Mar-a-Logo residences and a collection agency is working to recover the debt, the mayor's office told ABC.

From Salon

If they’re not paid on time, the fees are sent to a collection agency, and the unpaid fines can affect credit ratings.

From Los Angeles Times

The city can refer businesses to a collection agency to collect wages — an option L&I has but chooses not to use because it has more success keeping its collections in-house, Beaty said.

From Seattle Times

Suppliers can pass your details to a debt collection agency - and you might be charged more to cover the cost of this.

From BBC

He has been overseeing a $60 billion overhaul of the tax collection agency.

From New York Times