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Entity Central Index Key 0001084961  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Type 8-K  
Document Period End Date Aug. 15, 2019 Aug. 15, 2019
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