CBV Collection Services - Limited
Business Credit in Burnaby

The Credit Bureau of Vancouver Limited was founded by Thomas Downie and established in Vancouver on October 21, 1921. This nation-wide coverage greatly improves our collection effectiveness. In the fall of 2000, CBV expanded into Central Canada, locating its third branch in the downtown core of Toronto. With the continued development of its key client portfolios, CBV continues to increase its operation. CBV remains the largest collection agency for commercial business in BC and throughout Western Canada. The purchase of Creditel increased the strength and dominance of CBV in the BC marketplace. In 1997, CBV purchased the largest Commercial Collection Agency in BC, Creditel of Canada Limited. Before the dissolution of its partnership, the Collection Division was restricted to operating solely in the Greater Vancouver area. In 1994, Calgary and Edmonton, CBV opened offices in Victoria, developing business relationships all across Canada and the United States. CBV Collection Services Ltd. (hereafter referred to as CBV) has seen constant expansion since the dissolution of its partnership with Equifax/Collectcorp in 1993. The privately held company is 100 percent Canadian owned. CBV Collection Services Ltd. is one of the largest Collection Agencies in Western Canada. The Collection Division continues to be owned and operated by the Downie Family. Credit reporting was sold to Equifax in July 1998. The Credit Bureau of Vancouver operated with two distinct divisions, credit reporting and account receivable recovery. The head office remains located in Vancouver, with regional offices expanding across Canada. Under the guidance of the Downie family, the company has continued to operate for the past 80 years. We are growing! At CBV Collection Services Ltd. we are setting our sights high for the future as we continue on our 80 year old path in the Account Receivable Management and Collection business.