Microsoft promotions after September 30: what still applies
The discounts on E5, E7, Copilot, and Defender Suite have ended. What remains until year-end – and why you should recheck older quotes.
On September 30, 2026, Microsoft ended the CSP promotions on Microsoft 365 E5 (15% for one year, 10% for three years), on Microsoft 365 E7, on Microsoft 365 Copilot, and the 10% on Defender Suite and Purview Suite. Since October 1, Microsoft has shifted to "growth margins" – additional margin for partners. According to Microsoft, customer list prices remain unchanged.
Still running, among others: Microsoft 365 E3 with 10% on three-year terms (from 100 licenses) and 20% on one-year terms as a targeted offer (from 250 licenses, selected customers only), both through December 31, 2026; 50% on Purview Suite for Business Premium (requires Business Premium plus Copilot) through December 31, 2026; Windows 365 Business at 25% through June 30, 2027. New since October 1 is a 7.5% partner promotion on Defender Suite and Purview Suite for Business Premium – how much reaches the customer is up to the partner.
The status of the Copilot Business promotions is unclear: extended to the end of 2026 in July, a September notice states that Copilot promotions end. Have your CSP partner confirm them before you buy.
Practical tip: if you hold a quote from before October with an E5 or Defender discount, it most likely can no longer be executed on those terms. Also check minimum quantities – the E3 promotions only apply from 100 or 250 licenses.
365Butler checks which promotion applies on the day you ask and always states the end date.
Independent guidance, not legally binding licensing advice. The Microsoft Product Terms and your CSP partner’s quote are authoritative.