diff --git a/gui/qt/main_window.py b/gui/qt/main_window.py
index d7395c5a..573f424b 100644
--- a/gui/qt/main_window.py
+++ b/gui/qt/main_window.py
@@ -1704,6 +1704,7 @@ class ElectrumWindow(QMainWindow, MessageBoxMixin, PrintError):
         pr = self.invoices.get(key)
         self.payment_request = pr
         self.prepare_for_payment_request()
+        pr.error = None  # this forces verify() to re-run
         if pr.verify(self.contacts):
             self.payment_request_ok()
         else: