How to Prepare for GitHub Copilot's June 1 Billing Switch and Avoid Surprise Charges
GitHub Copilot’s billing model is changing on June 1, and if you’re using premium models, agentic features, or third-party agent integrations, your costs could look very different starting that day. This guide breaks down exactly what’s changing and what to do before the switch. What’s Actually Changing Before June 1: Copilot usage consumed “Premium Request Units” — a fixed, opaque allocation tied to your plan tier. After June 1: Usage consumes GitHub AI Credits (1 Credit = $0.01 USD). Credits are allocated per plan, and specific features consume credits at different rates depending on which AI model they use. ...