Quick answer
Open GitHub Settings, then Copilot, then usage. The remaining balance and the period end date are shown there. The editor's Copilot menu links to the same page but may show a cached summary, so GitHub is the source of truth.
Read the balance correctly
| Number | Meaning | Common misread |
|---|---|---|
| Remaining credits | What is left this period | Treating it as money |
| Used credits | Consumption to date | Forgetting model multipliers |
| Period end | When the allowance resets | Assuming a calendar month |
| Seat allocation | Per-user share | Assuming one org pool |
Why the numbers can disagree
- The editor summary is cached and refreshes on a delay.
- Organization policy can cap a seat below the plan allowance.
- Additional usage billing changes what counts as remaining.
- A plan change mid-period alters the allowance and the reset date.
Plan around the balance
- Note the balance at the start of the week.
- Divide by the working days left before the reset.
- Compare with what a typical agent session costs.
- Switch routine work to the default model if the pace is too high.
- Set an alert so a low balance does not surprise you.
For the monthly-limit case, see Copilot monthly limit reached.
Read the remaining amount correctly
Remaining credits are per billing cycle and per seat. On a personal plan the number is yours; on a business plan the organization may pool allowances, in which case your remaining figure is a share rather than a private balance.
- Check the cycle dates as well as the number.
- Confirm whether the plan pools credits.
- Note that premium models consume faster than the default.
- Expect the number to lag a few minutes behind usage.
UsageAtlas records the reported figure hourly so you can see the burn rate. The VS Code guide covers the in-editor check.
Questions, answered
Where is the Copilot credit balance shown?
In GitHub under Settings, then Copilot, then usage. The VS Code status menu links to it.
Do credits reset monthly?
They reset at the end of your billing period, which may not be the first of the month.
Can I see a balance for another seat?
Organization admins can see per-seat usage in the organization report; individuals cannot see another user's balance.