diff --git a/lib/plugins/wallet/geth/base.js b/lib/plugins/wallet/geth/base.js
index f7ecbcd5..24797ba6 100644
--- a/lib/plugins/wallet/geth/base.js
+++ b/lib/plugins/wallet/geth/base.js
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ function generateTx (_toAddress, wallet, amount, includesFee, cryptoCode) {
   const txTemplate = {
     from: fromAddress,
     to: toAddress,
-    value: amount
+    value: amount.toString()
   }
 
   const promises = [