diff --git a/lnclient/lnd/lnd.go b/lnclient/lnd/lnd.go
index 35c2e40..f6f4996 100644
--- a/lnclient/lnd/lnd.go
+++ b/lnclient/lnd/lnd.go
@@ -373,7 +373,7 @@ func (svc *LNDService) MakeInvoice(ctx context.Context, amount int64, descripti
 		ValueMsat:       amount,
 		Memo:            description,
 		DescriptionHash: descriptionHashBytes,
 		Expiry:          expiry,
-		Private:         !hasPublicChannels, // use private channel hints in the invoice
+		Private:         true, // always include private channel hints in the invoice
 	}
 
 	resp, err := svc.client.AddInvoice(ctx, addInvoiceRequest)