diff --git a/tests/test_pay.py b/tests/test_pay.py
index cfbf71398..53962e1c6 100644
--- a/tests/test_pay.py
+++ b/tests/test_pay.py
@@ -1388,7 +1388,7 @@ def test_pay_direct(node_factory, bitcoind):
     # Try multiple times to ensure that route randomization
     # will not override our preference for direct route.
     for i in range(8):
-        inv = l3.rpc.invoice(15000000, 'pay{}'.format(i), 'desc')['bolt11']
+        inv = l3.rpc.invoice(20000000, 'pay{}'.format(i), 'desc')['bolt11']
 
         l0.rpc.pay(inv)