UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 10, 2003

Encore Capital Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	000-26489	48-1090909
(State or other jurisdiction of	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

5775 Roscoe Court
San Diego, California 92123
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(877) 445-4581
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    (c)        Exhibits:

10.1

Seventh Amended and Restated Promissory Note of Midland Credit Management, Inc. in favor of Bank of America, N.A. dated as of April 10, 2003.

SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
Date:	May 9, 2003	By    /s/ Barry R. Barkley
		Barry R. Barkley
		Executive Vice President,
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

Description

10.1

Seventh Amended and Restated Promissory Note of Midland Credit Management, Inc. in favor of Bank of America, N.A. dated as of April 10, 2003.