diff --git a/gui/qt/__init__.py b/gui/qt/__init__.py
index 1acdca51..7e05eeef 100644
--- a/gui/qt/__init__.py
+++ b/gui/qt/__init__.py
@@ -71,7 +71,6 @@ class ElectrumGui:
             self.app = QApplication(sys.argv)
         self.app.installEventFilter(self.efilter)
         init_plugins(self)
-        self.payment_request = None
 
 
     def build_tray_menu(self):
diff --git a/gui/qt/main_window.py b/gui/qt/main_window.py
index 07112c03..f8bd3726 100644
--- a/gui/qt/main_window.py
+++ b/gui/qt/main_window.py
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ class ElectrumWindow(QMainWindow):
             self.console.showMessage(self.network.banner)
 
         self.wallet = None
-
+        self.payment_request = None
 
     def update_account_selector(self):
         # account selector