Can't backup to iCloud because it's full, bought more iCloud storage but it isn't showing up.

I just bought a new iphone it's saying that it can't back up to icloud because theres not enough icloud storage. I bought more icloud storage but it isn't showing up. is there a waiting period or did i do something wrong?

If you just bought a new phone, don't you want to restore from backup to add data from your old phone to the new phone?
Purchasing more storage is not always the answer.   Understand how iCloud backup works and how to manage what you store.
Open settings
iCloud
Storage and backup
Manage storage
Select the device you are using
Show all apps
Now you can see what is backed up, and what is using the most storage in iCloud.  Photo and video are usually on top.
ICloud does not backup the Apps, just the data in the App, if backed up to iCloud.   Turn off any app you don't need to have backed up. 
Consider removing photo and video to Dropbox or Box for IOS, these are free, online storage apps which can be used on any device to move and store your pictures, video and documents. 

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