About C & S Associates, Inc. (dba NCS Credit)
C & S Associates, Inc., doing business as NCS Credit, is a U.S. company that specializes in supporting business‑to‑business credit management. Based in Ohio, the firm provides services such as preliminary notice and mechanic’s lien services, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filing and monitoring, commercial collections support, and proprietary reference materials for credit managers. Their tools and services are aimed at helping companies secure their receivables, comply with construction lien laws, and improve recovery of both secured and unsecured debts.([ncscredit.com](https://www.ncscredit.com/terms-conditions-of-service?utm_source=openai))
A charge from “C & S ASSOCIATES CORP COLL” on a card or bank statement is likely related to commercial credit or collection activity being handled on behalf of a business creditor. This could be fees for lien or UCC services, charges for collection activity, or payment toward a commercial account that has been placed with NCS Credit/C & S Associates for servicing or recovery. In some cases, the charge may relate to corporate collections or credit services bundled into a broader credit management program, which may show up with an internal code such as “CORP COLL” and a trailing reference number.
If you do not recognize a charge from C & S Associates / NCS Credit, first review any recent business credit applications, construction projects, or vendor credit lines your company uses, as they may have engaged NCS Credit to manage liens or collections. Check invoices or notices you’ve received from NCS Credit or your vendor to match amounts, dates, and reference numbers. If questions remain, contact NCS Credit directly using the contact details on their official website, provide the transaction amount, date, and any reference number shown (such as the C340500 code), and ask them to identify the underlying client and account. You can also dispute the transaction with your bank or card issuer if NCS cannot link it to a legitimate business obligation.