diff --git a/MiddlePanel.qml b/MiddlePanel.qml
index 69d14d0f..ea2744de 100644
--- a/MiddlePanel.qml
+++ b/MiddlePanel.qml
@@ -169,6 +169,7 @@ Rectangle {
     // color stripe at the top
     Row {
         id: styledRow
+        visible: currentView !== merchantView
         height: 4
         anchors.top: parent.top
         anchors.left: parent.left