diff --git a/uc_cart/src/Plugin/Ubercart/CheckoutPane/CustomerInfoPane.php b/uc_cart/src/Plugin/Ubercart/CheckoutPane/CustomerInfoPane.php
index d5f64b3..af711b5 100644
--- a/uc_cart/src/Plugin/Ubercart/CheckoutPane/CustomerInfoPane.php
+++ b/uc_cart/src/Plugin/Ubercart/CheckoutPane/CustomerInfoPane.php
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ class CustomerInfoPane extends CheckoutPanePluginBase {
     $order->setEmail($pane['primary_email']);
 
     if ($user->isAuthenticated()) {
-      $order->setOwner($user);
+      $order->setOwner($user->getAccount());
     }
     else {
       // Check if the email address is already taken.