collection activities
[/kəˈlɛkʃən ækˈtɪvɪtiz/]
noun
atividades de cobrança
1. Actions and processes undertaken to recover outstanding debts or payments owed by customers or debtors
The company intensified its collection activities to recover overdue accounts.
A empresa intensificou suas atividades de cobrança para recuperar contas vencidas.
2. Systematic efforts by creditors or financial institutions to collect payments from borrowers
Our collection activities include phone calls, letters, and legal proceedings.
Nossas atividades de cobrança incluem chamadas telefônicas, cartas e procedimentos legais.
3. Professional debt recovery practices conducted according to applicable laws and regulations
Collection activities must comply with consumer protection laws.
As atividades de cobrança devem estar em conformidade com as leis de proteção ao consumidor.
In Brazil, collection activities are highly regulated by COBRANÇA laws and consumer protection codes. The term is frequently used in banking, finance, and retail sectors. Collection agencies (agências de cobrança) are common business entities. In the USA, collection activities are governed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which strictly regulates how and when creditors can contact debtors.
NYC Slang
collections game
Related Idioms & Phrases
collection efforts in full swing
step up collection activities
suspend collection activities
collection activities are ongoing
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