diff --git a/cashu/lightning/lnbits.py b/cashu/lightning/lnbits.py
index 81489b0..c438bcf 100644
--- a/cashu/lightning/lnbits.py
+++ b/cashu/lightning/lnbits.py
@@ -88,7 +88,8 @@ class LNbitsWallet(LightningBackend):
         if data.get("detail"):
             return InvoiceResponse(ok=False, error_message=data["detail"])
 
-        checking_id, payment_request = data["checking_id"], data["payment_request"]
+        checking_id = data["checking_id"]
+        payment_request = data.get("bolt11") or data.get("payment_request")
 
         return InvoiceResponse(
             ok=True,