Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-167074) and Form S-8 (Nos. 333-125340, 333-125341, 333-125342, 333-160042 and 333-189860), of our reports dated February 26, 2015, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Encore Capital Group, Inc. and the effectiveness of Encore Capital Group, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP

Costa Mesa, California

February 26, 2015