Update: Usage-based billing will be default-on for new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licenses starting December 1, 2026
💰 December 1, 2026 is the revised start date for default-on usage-based billing on new CSP Microsoft 365 Copilot Business purchases, replacing the previously announced November 2 date.
💰 Eligible subscriptions and bundles will include billing setup for experiences such as Cowork, Work IQ APIs and GitHub Copilot Harness.
🤖 The default limit is 4,000 Copilot Credits per user per month, adjustable by administrators, with charges based on actual use.
🌍 Rollout excludes several markets initially, including Germany, France and India.
⏳ Partners should explain consumption charges and controls before sale, check market availability, and use the Partner Center sandbox planned for November 2.
Previously
The previously announced start date was November 2, 2026.
Partner briefing
- What it is
Default-on usage billing for new CSP Copilot Business purchases.
- What’s changing
The start moves to December 1, 2026. Eligible offers include an adjustable 4,000-Credit monthly user limit; charges follow actual use. Some markets are initially excluded; sandbox readiness is planned November 2.
- Why it matters
Explain consumption charges and administrator controls before sale and check market eligibility.
- Who it affects
CSP partners selling affected Copilot Business offers.