This code is used when Discover initiates a Good Faith Investigation (GFI) in response to a cardholder's dispute that falls outside the standard chargeback timeframes. GFIs allow for disputes to be addressed even after the typical deadlines have passed, often up to two years after the original transaction. If the merchant accepts liability during this process, a chargeback is processed under this reason code.
To address a chargeback under reason code 4762/6040:
To minimize the occurrence of chargebacks under reason code 4762/6040: