Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus
What this code covers
Use this class for activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus when the main activity includes Collection of payments for claims and remittance of payments collected to the clients (e.g. bill or debt collection services) and Compiling and the provision of information (e.g. credit or employment history) for financial institutions, retailers and others who have a need to evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- collection of payments for claims and remittance of payments collected to the clients (e.g. bill or debt collection services)
- compiling and the provision of information (e.g. credit or employment history) for financial institutions, retailers and others who have a need to evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses
- activities of rating agencies
- repossession activities
- factoring activities, see 64.92
- Compare with 64.92, 82.92, 82.99 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Review the Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 mapping type before migrating old records.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - collection of payments for claims and remittance of payments collected to the clients (e.g. bill or debt collection services)
- - compiling and the provision of information (e.g. credit or employment history) for financial institutions, retailers and others who have a need to evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses
- - activities of rating agencies
- - repossession activities
- - factoring activities, see 64.92
- - Collection of payments for claims and remittance of payments collected to the clients (e.g. bill or debt collection services)
- - Compiling and the provision of information (e.g. credit or employment history) for financial institutions, retailers and others who have a need to evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses
- - Activities of rating agencies
- - Repossession activities
- - Factoring activities
What is NACE 82.91 used for?
Use NACE 82.91 for activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus when the main activity includes Collection of payments for claims and remittance of payments collected to the clients (e.g. bill or debt collection services) and Compiling and the provision of information (e.g. credit or employment history) for financial institutions, retailers and others who have a need to evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 82.91?
Typical examples include Collection of payments for claims and remittance of payments collected to the clients (e.g. bill or debt collection services), Compiling and the provision of information (e.g. credit or employment history) for financial institutions, retailers and others who have a need to evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses, and Activities of rating agencies.
When might 82.91 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to factoring activities, see 64.92.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 82.91?
Compare 82.91 with 64.92 Other credit granting, 82.92 Packaging activities, and 82.99 Other business support service activities n.e.c. when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for other credit granting when the main activity includes Financial service activities primarily concerned with making intermediation by incurring liabilities – in forms other than currency, deposits or close substitutes for deposits – where the granting of credit can take a variety of forms (e.g. loans, mortgages, credit cards), providing the following types of services: and Granting of consumer credit by non-depository institutions. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for packaging activities when the main activity includes Packaging activities on a fee or contract basis, whether or not these involve an automated process: and Bottling of liquid or gaseous goods, including beverages and food. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for other business support service activities n.e.c. when the main activity includes Fundraising organisation services on a contract or fee basis and Court reporting or stenotype recording services. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for business support service activities n.e.c. when the main activity includes Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus and Packaging activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 82.91 is one of multiple older codes associated with Rev. 2.1 class 82.91 Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.
Rev. 2 code 82.99 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 43.60 Intermediation service activities for specialised construction services, 46.11 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods, 46.12 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals, 46.13 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of timber and building materials, 46.14 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft, 46.15 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery, 46.16 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods, 46.17 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco, 46.18 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of other particular products, 46.19 Activities of agents involved in non-specialised wholesale, 47.91 Intermediation service activities for non-specialised retail sale, 47.92 Intermediation service activities for specialised retail sale, 53.30 Intermediation service activities for postal and courier activities, 61.20 Telecommunication reselling activities and intermediation service activities for telecommunication, 77.51 Intermediation service activities for rental and leasing of cars, motorhomes and trailers, 77.52 Intermediation service activities for rental and leasing of other tangible goods and non-financial intangible assets, 82.40 Intermediation service activities for business support service activities n.e.c., 82.91 Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus, 82.99 Other business support service activities n.e.c., 85.61 Intermediation service activities for courses and tutors, 86.97 Intermediation service activities for medical, dental and other human health services, 87.91 Intermediation service activities for residential care activities, 95.40 Intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles, 96.40 Intermediation service activities for personal services.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.