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GitHub Copilot September 2026: Credits Cut, Act Now

GitHub announced on August 28 that Copilot Business and Enterprise users will face a 37–44% cut to monthly credit allowances starting September 1, 2026, as promotional credit pools expire. The company also introduced upfront billing for seats and extended data retention from 28 days to the life of the account, with all changes taking effect before October 1.

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GitHub published a changelog entry on August 28 that most Copilot Business and Enterprise users will miss until it hurts. Three changes land before October 1 — a 37–44% cut to monthly credit allowances, an upfront billing model that charges seats before users get access, and a unified experience that extends data retention from 28 days to the life of your account. Each has a hard deadline. None are optional. Your Credit Allowance Is Shrinking on September 1 The promotional credit pools GitHub introduced when it launched usage-based billing in June 2026 expire on August 31. Starting September 1, monthly […]

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