diff --git a/code/datums/components/payment.dm b/code/datums/components/payment.dm
index fc6146501f2..82b030214fa 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/payment.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/payment.dm
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 	if(!ismob(target))
 		return COMPONENT_OBJ_CANCEL_CHARGE
 	var/mob/living/user = target
-	if(issilicon(user) || isdrone(user)) //They have evolved beyond the need for mere credits
+	if(issilicon(user) || isdrone(user) || isAdminGhostAI(user)) //They have evolved beyond the need for mere credits
 		return
 	var/obj/item/card/id/card
 	if(istype(user))