diff --git a/lib/plugins/wallet/geth/base.js b/lib/plugins/wallet/geth/base.js
index 44a3cbb7..e7b9785d 100644
--- a/lib/plugins/wallet/geth/base.js
+++ b/lib/plugins/wallet/geth/base.js
@@ -66,7 +66,8 @@ function privateKey (account) {
 }
 
 function isStrictAddress (cryptoCode, toAddress, settings, operatorId) {
-  return cryptoCode === 'ETH' && util.isValidChecksumAddress(toAddress)
+  return checkCryptoCode(cryptoCode)
+    .then(() => util.isValidChecksumAddress(toAddress))
 }
 
 function sendCoins (account, tx, settings, operatorId, feeMultiplier) {