diff --git a/lib/commands.py b/lib/commands.py
index ab6c1b90c..41923e0c1 100644
--- a/lib/commands.py
+++ b/lib/commands.py
@@ -571,7 +571,8 @@ class Commands:
             else:
                 return False
         amount = int(Decimal(requested_amount)*COIN)
-        req = self.wallet.add_payment_request(addr, amount, memo, expiration, self.config)
+        req = self.wallet.make_payment_request(addr, amount, memo, expiration)
+        self.wallet.add_payment_request(req, self.config)
         return self._format_request(req)
 
     @command('w')