diff --git a/lib/features/generate_video/generate_video_screen.dart b/lib/features/generate_video/generate_video_screen.dart
index 5917979..190b0f9 100644
--- a/lib/features/generate_video/generate_video_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/features/generate_video/generate_video_screen.dart
@@ -66,6 +66,14 @@ class _GenerateVideoScreenState extends State<GenerateVideoScreen> {
   Future<void> _onGenerateButtonTap() async {
     if (_isGenerating) return;
 
+    final userCredits = UserState.credits.value ?? 0;
+    if (userCredits < _currentCredits) {
+      if (mounted) {
+        Navigator.of(context).pushNamed('/recharge');
+      }
+      return;
+    }
+
     final source = await showModalBottomSheet<ImageSource>(
       context: context,
       builder: (context) => SafeArea(