diff --git a/electrum/gui/kivy/uix/dialogs/invoice_dialog.py b/electrum/gui/kivy/uix/dialogs/invoice_dialog.py
index 18b1b4c24..f8b80c46b 100644
--- a/electrum/gui/kivy/uix/dialogs/invoice_dialog.py
+++ b/electrum/gui/kivy/uix/dialogs/invoice_dialog.py
@@ -131,8 +131,8 @@ class InvoiceDialog(Factory.Popup):
         from .question import Question
         def cb(result):
             if result:
-                self.app.wallet.delete_invoice(self.key)
                 self.dismiss()
+                self.app.wallet.delete_invoice(self.key)
                 self.app.send_screen.update()
         d = Question(_('Delete invoice?'), cb)
         d.open()