what does the error message say?

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what does the error message say?

There was an error redeeming the entered code.
. The code may be invalid. Please carefully verify the characters as you re-enter the code and double check to see if you've
mistyped your key. I, L, and 1 can look alike, as can V and Y, and 0 and O.
. The code may not yet have been activated. It may take several hours after time of purchase before activation is completed by your
retailer, please wait and try redeeming the code again in a little while.
. If the currency of the code you are attempting to redeem is different than the region in which you are located, you may not be
able to redeem this gift card to your account. If this is the case please return this code to the retailer where it was purchased.
. If the problem persists, please contact Steam Support for further assistance.

talk to the seller. Your code may be invalid or not activated.

Make sure didn't mistaken i, for 1, o for zero, and so on.

When entering code ensure it matches with full code enter nothing missing.

There is a chance the store you bought the gift card from may not have signal the server, or server having hiccups, all have to do is take it back to store with your receipt, and have them scan the card again, and check their backroom to ensure their network is working to signal for card activation.

Note when ever buying multiple gift cards, make sure the cashier ALWAYS, scan each card, as each card does not share same same code, hence why each must be scanned, or else it won't activate.