diff --git a/functions.lua b/functions.lua
index a4dae29..9b4b499 100644
--- a/functions.lua
+++ b/functions.lua
@@ -44,8 +44,12 @@ function emeraldbank.update_accounts()
       if not player or player.is_fake_player then return end
       local meta = player:get_meta()
       local bankemeralds = meta:get_int("emeraldbank:emerald")
-      emeraldbank.add_emeralds(player, bankemeralds)
-      meta:set_int("emeraldbank:emerald", 0)
+      if bankemeralds > 0 then
+	      emeraldbank.add_emeralds(player, bankemeralds)
+	      meta:set_int("emeraldbank:emerald", 0)
+	      return true
+      end
+      return false
    end
 end