Microsoft sets pay-as-you-go Copilot Business credits as default in December
Microsoft will enable pay-as-you-go billing for new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licenses by default starting December 1, 2026, for purchases made through Cloud Solution Providers (CSP). The change shifts budgeting from seat counts to task-based credit limits, with a default of 4,000 Copilot Credits per user per month. Administrators can adjust these limits, and usage will be tracked per task…
Key points
- Pay-as-you-go billing for Copilot Business becomes default for new CSP purchases on December 1, 2026
- Default credit limit is 4,000 Copilot Credits per user per month, adjustable by administrators
- Copilot can now be purchased standalone, and AI Builder add-ons end on November 1
The move also decouples Copilot from Microsoft 365 contracts, allowing standalone purchases. AI Builder capacity add-ons will end on November 1, directing users to Copilot Credits instead. Japan is included in the rollout, unlike initially excluded countries like Australia and France. Microsoft emphasizes transparency in usage tracking to help businesses allocate credits effectively, warning that unmanaged spending could lead to unclear billing.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business to Default to Pay-As-You-Go Starting in December: Distribute AI Budgets by Task Limits, Not Seat Counts
note.com · 27 October 2026
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