diff --git a/swap/src/config.rs b/swap/src/config.rs
index 5e138f00..dedd421e 100644
--- a/swap/src/config.rs
+++ b/swap/src/config.rs
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ mod testnet {
     pub static MONERO_FINALITY_CONFIRMATIONS: u32 = 5;
 
     // This does not reflect recommended values for mainnet!
-    pub static BITCOIN_CANCEL_TIMELOCK: Timelock = Timelock::new(6);
+    pub static BITCOIN_CANCEL_TIMELOCK: Timelock = Timelock::new(12);
     pub static BITCOIN_PUNISH_TIMELOCK: Timelock = Timelock::new(6);
 }