diff --git a/electrum/gui/qt/invoice_list.py b/electrum/gui/qt/invoice_list.py
index 1acc866c6..0a56d9376 100644
--- a/electrum/gui/qt/invoice_list.py
+++ b/electrum/gui/qt/invoice_list.py
@@ -143,6 +143,9 @@ class InvoiceList(MyTreeView):
 
     def show_invoice(self, key):
         invoice = self.wallet.get_invoice(key)
+        if not invoice:
+            self.update()
+            return
         if invoice.is_lightning():
             self.main_window.show_lightning_invoice(invoice)
         else: