Microsoft turns on usage-based billing by default for Copilot Business via partners

Starting December 1, Microsoft enables usage-based billing by default for new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licences purchased through CSP. The default cap is 4,000 Copilot Credits (~$40) per user per month, with 11 markets excluded from the initial rollout. Partners take on greater billing responsibility and financial liability for overages.

• Usage-based billing turns on automatically from December 1, 2025
• Default spending cap is 4,000 Copilot Credits (~$40) per user per month
• Australia, Germany, France, India and 7 more markets excluded initially
• Partners are financially liable for overages on CSP transacting accounts