I brought my Delinquent acct current, but it was too late cause it got sent to collections What are my options?

I was 3 months past due on my credit card. I sent a payment to bring it current. But two days later, I got a letter saying that it went to collections. The credit card company shows that my account is current. But now I need to deal with the collection agency to pay off the debt. Am I able to settle this debt with the collection agency eventhough it is showing that I am current? What are my options?