diff --git a/modules/ppcp-axo/resources/js/AxoManager.js b/modules/ppcp-axo/resources/js/AxoManager.js
index 7c2a21964..5229573ae 100644
--- a/modules/ppcp-axo/resources/js/AxoManager.js
+++ b/modules/ppcp-axo/resources/js/AxoManager.js
@@ -571,7 +571,9 @@ class AxoManager {
             page_type: 'checkout'
         });
 
+        this.disableGatewaySelection();
         await this.lookupCustomerByEmail();
+        this.enableGatewaySelection();
     }
 
     async lookupCustomerByEmail() {
@@ -659,6 +661,14 @@ class AxoManager {
         }
     }
 
+    disableGatewaySelection() {
+        this.$('.wc_payment_methods input').prop('disabled', true);
+    }
+
+    enableGatewaySelection() {
+        this.$('.wc_payment_methods input').prop('disabled', false);
+    }
+
     clearData() {
         this.data = {
             email: null,