Previously it has only taken 24 hours.  This particular transaction has taken several days and I still haven't receieved the bitcoins.  Withdrew the coins from intersango but they haven't been received by my wallet yet.  Does it make a difference that shortly after I withdrew the coins from intersango I encrypted my wallet? Does it make a difference that it is currently 'locked,' if so how do I unlock it to recieve coins? Please somebody help this is really worrying me! Thanks