Cover Page
Cover Page | Feb. 24, 2021 | Nov. 06, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0001084961 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Feb. 24, 2021 | |
Entity Registrant Name | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP, INC. | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 000-26489 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 48-1090909 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 350 Camino de la Reina | |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 100 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego | |
Entity Address, State or Province | CA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92108 | |
City Area Code | 877 | |
Local Phone Number | 445-4581 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value Per Share | |
Trading Symbol | ECPG | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |