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Southwest Credit Systems complaints

Consumers have filed 8,315 complaints about Southwest Credit Systems since 2013, 1,341 of them in the last 12 months (-26% on the year before). It answered 100% on time and closed 100% with relief for the customer - more often than a typical debt collector. The most common problem is attempts to collect debt not owed. It is the 37th most complained-about of 1,963 debt collectors this year.

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Complaints on record
8,315

Since July 2013

Last 12 months
1,341

-26% vs the year before

Answered on time
100%

Industry: 96.5%

Closed with relief
100%

Typical debt collector: 24%

Last 30 days
31

Newest: Oct 31, 2026

Rank
#37 of 1,963

Most complained-about debt collectors

Southwest Credit Systems complaints by month

The busiest month was July 2025 (199 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are down 26% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.

How Southwest Credit Systems answered last 12 months

  • Closed with non-monetary relief1,33999.9%
  • In progress20.1%

"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means

  • Answers on time45/45100% on time
  • Relief for customers40/40100% closed with relief
  • Complaint trend15/15-26% vs last year

What Southwest Credit Systems complaints are about

Top Southwest Credit Systems problems last 12 months

Inside "Attempts to collect debt not owed"

  • Debt is not yours 1,814
  • Debt was result of identity theft 747
  • Debt was paid 371
  • Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed 38

Where Southwest Credit Systems complaints come from

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Complaints per 100,000 peopleFewerMore

Most complaints: Texas (1,172), Florida (782), Pennsylvania (774), California (700), Georgia (517).

Southwest Credit Systems compared with other debt collectors

#CompanyScore12 monthsChangeOn timeReliefGrade
1World Acceptance (World Finance)Debt collection671,410+37%99.7%20%B
2NRA GroupDebt collection511,397+29%99.7%0%C
3BTH ManagementDebt collection431,379+113%99.6%0%D
4Collection ManagementDebt collection521,357+30%99.9%0%C
5Enova (CashNetUSA, NetCredit)Debt collection531,345+19%100%0%C
6Southwest Credit SystemsDebt collection1001,341-26%100%100%A
7CavalryDebt collection661,333+26%100%16%B
8The CBE GroupDebt collection911,328+43%100%89%A

Compare side by side: Southwest Credit Systems vs World Acceptance · Southwest Credit Systems vs NRA Group · Southwest Credit Systems vs BTH Management · Southwest Credit Systems vs Collection Management

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Latest Southwest Credit Systems complaints

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ReceivedAboutIssueStateAnswerOn time
Oct 31, 2026Debt collectionWritten notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debtPAFixedYes
Oct 31, 2026Credit reportingImproper use of your reportReceived unsolicited financial product or insurance offers after opting outALFixedYes
Oct 31, 2026Debt collectionWritten notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debtTXFixedYes
Oct 31, 2026Debt collectionAttempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yoursARFixedYes
Oct 30, 2026Debt collectionFalse statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amountLAFixedYes
Oct 29, 2026Debt collectionAttempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yoursMOFixedYes
Oct 29, 2026Debt collectionAttempts to collect debt not owedDebt was result of identity theftGAFixedYes
Oct 29, 2026Debt collectionAttempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yoursCAFixedYes
Oct 28, 2026Debt collectionWritten notification about debtDidn't receive enough information to verify debtTXFixedYes
Oct 28, 2026Debt collectionAttempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paidNYFixedYes
Oct 28, 2026Debt collectionAttempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paidTXFixedYes
Oct 28, 2026Debt collectionAttempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yoursTXFixedYes

Questions about Southwest Credit Systems

How many complaints does Southwest Credit Systems have?

Southwest Credit Systems has 8,315 complaints on record since July 2013, including 1,341 in the last 12 months and 31 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 104 of every company by complaints this year.

Does Southwest Credit Systems respond to complaints?

Yes. Southwest Credit Systems answered 100% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 100% with relief - money back or a fix; 0% ended with money back. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only. Its Response Score is 100/100 (grade A).

What do people complain about most with Southwest Credit Systems?
Is Southwest Credit Systems legit?

Southwest Credit Systems is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 8,315 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Southwest Credit Systems legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.

Are complaints about Southwest Credit Systems going up or down?

Down. There were 1,341 complaints in the last 12 months against 1,823 in the 12 before (-26%). See every month.

How do I file a complaint against Southwest Credit Systems?

Complain to Southwest Credit Systems in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.

Where do most Southwest Credit Systems complaints come from?

Most come from Texas (1,172), Florida (782), Pennsylvania (774). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.

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