HT201209 When can I redeem my itunes gift card?

I was advised today that I have to wait 24hours before redeeming the amount.  Is this true?  I've never noticed this condition before and in the past, I've redeemed the amount the same day.  So, can I redeem the card today or do I have to wait until tomorrow?  Thanks for your help.

If you purchased the card at a retailer and they had to activate it, it may perhaps take a bit of time for them to either submit the activation or for that to make it through the various systems. That might be what they were referring to. If you try to redeem your card and it reports as not being activated, try waiting until the next day.
Regards.

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