Published Jul 25, 2025
Microsoft 365 Admin Center will add budget controls for Copilot Chat pay-as-you-go billing, allowing global and billing admins to set budget limits, receive customizable alerts, and view six months of spending data. Rollout starts mid-July 2025, with no automatic service shutdown at budget limits.
What and Why
To help organizations better manage and monitor their Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat pay-as-you-go spending, we’re introducing budget controls in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. This new capability allows global and billing admins to set budget thresholds, receive alerts, and view historical spending data—supporting financial oversight and proactive cost management.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497417
Rollout Schedule
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-July 2025 and is expected to complete by early August 2025.
Impact on Your Organization
Action Required / Recommendations
Compliance Considerations
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