diff --git a/modules/ppcp-compat/src/CompatModule.php b/modules/ppcp-compat/src/CompatModule.php
index a5fe3fc48..b3c8a5288 100644
--- a/modules/ppcp-compat/src/CompatModule.php
+++ b/modules/ppcp-compat/src/CompatModule.php
@@ -446,7 +446,7 @@ class CompatModule implements ModuleInterface {
 								$booking_data['persons'] = $cart_item['booking']['_persons'];
 							}
 
-							create_wc_booking( $cart_item['product_id'], $booking_data, 'pending-confirmation' );
+							create_wc_booking( $cart_item['product_id'], $booking_data, 'unpaid' );
 						}
 					}
 				} catch ( Exception $exception ) {