GitHub Copilot Shifts from Premium Requests to AI Credits Billing from June 2026
GitHub overhauled its Copilot billing system on June 1, 2026, replacing premium request-based metering with a new GitHub AI Credits model priced at one cent per credit. Under the old system, each paid plan included a fixed monthly allowance of premium requests per user, ranging from 50 for free-tier users to 1,500 for Pro+ subscribers. Advanced features like code review and agent mode consumed requests at varying multipliers depending on the AI model used, meaning two users with similar activity could deplete their allowances at very different rates. Annual Copilot Pro and Pro+ subscribers who have not switched plans continue to be billed under the legacy premium request framework. GitHub has officially labelled premium requests as 'legacy' in its documentation, though understanding the old system remains relevant for users transitioning to the credits model.
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