diff --git a/apps/api/src/services/billing/issue_credits.ts b/apps/api/src/services/billing/issue_credits.ts
index ce84db1b..2ca057dd 100644
--- a/apps/api/src/services/billing/issue_credits.ts
+++ b/apps/api/src/services/billing/issue_credits.ts
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ export async function issueCredits(team_id: string, credits: number) {
     status: "active",
     // indicates that this coupon was issued from auto recharge
     from_auto_recharge: true,
+    initial_credits: credits,
   });
 
   if (error) {