The main themes across reviews include frustration with customer service, especially slow responses to emails and phone calls, and miscommunication during account handovers from other finance companies. Several reviewers report that they were not properly notified about changes to their account, leading to confusion, unexpected credit file marks, and direct debit issues. While a minority mention smooth account closure or friendly call agents, these instances are rare compared to frequent operational complaints.
Overall, NCO Europe has a weakened reputation among its customers due to ongoing procedural and communication failures, particularly around debt reporting and account management. The company is viewed as inflexible and at times unresponsive, with several customers resorting to external regulatory bodies. Customers located in the UK generally consider NCO Europe a last resort for debt management needs.