I'm wondering if there's a waiting period for using a vanilla gift card. Specifically, do I need to wait for 24 hours after purchasing or activating the card before I can use it?
7 answers
KatanaBlade
Sat Nov 16 2024
This waiting period is usually imposed by the gift card issuer for various reasons.
henry_taylor_architect
Sat Nov 16 2024
Typically, the waiting period ranges from 24 to 48 hours after the card has been activated.
SamsungShiningStar
Sat Nov 16 2024
During this time, the issuer may be performing additional verification checks or processing the card details.
CryptoAlchemy
Sat Nov 16 2024
Upon successfully activating your Vanilla gift card, you should generally be able to utilize it immediately.
SumoPowerful
Sat Nov 16 2024
There are specific instances where users might encounter a waiting period before they can start using their gift cards.