diff --git a/apps/web/src/routes/manage.$token.tsx b/apps/web/src/routes/manage.$token.tsx
index a41c93a..286f515 100644
--- a/apps/web/src/routes/manage.$token.tsx
+++ b/apps/web/src/routes/manage.$token.tsx
@@ -585,8 +585,10 @@ function ManageRegistrationPage() {
 				)}
 			</div>
 
-			{/* Payment status - shown for everyone with pending/extra payment or gift */}
-			{(data.paymentStatus !== "paid" || (data.giftAmount ?? 0) > 0) && (
+			{/* Payment status badge:
+		    - performers only see a badge if they have a gift to pay, or already paid one
+		    - watchers always have a payment (drink card), so always show a badge */}
+			{(isPerformer ? (data.giftAmount ?? 0) > 0 : true) && (
 				<div className="mb-6">
 					{data.paymentStatus === "paid" ? (
 						<PaidBadge />