How to pay GitHub from Russia in 2026: Copilot Pro, Pro+ and GitHub Team via P2D
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Paid features GitHub - Copilot AI assistant and Team plan - are paid for with a card linked to the account. The P2D virtual card “Purchases and subscriptions” will do: GitHub is included in the list of services that the card works with. The card is issued in 10–15 seconds, and you activate the plan yourself in your account settings.
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What plans GitHub can be paid in 2026
Most often, GitHub pays for Copilot, an AI programming assistant. Teams need the Team plan.
Rates in dollars taken from GitHub rate pages and verified October 22, 2026.
| Plan | Price | What gives |
|---|---|---|
| Copilot Free | Free | Up to 2000 tips per month and limited chat |
| Copilot Pro | $10 per month | Unlimited tips and AI credits worth $15 per month |
| Copilot Pro+ | $39 per month | Unlimited tips and AI credits worth $70 per month |
| Copilot Max | $100 per month | Unlimited tips and AI credits worth $200 per month |
| GitHub Team | $4 per user per month | Team work with repositories; the price is valid for the first 12 months |
AI credits are spent on requests to models: 1 credit costs $0.01. Copilot Pro is free for verified teachers and maintainers of popular open-source projects, and students have a free Student plan.
Sources: Copilot plans, GitHub plans, Copilot plans.
Why a Russian card is declined
GitHub does not accept cards from Russian banks: when registering a plan, such payment is rejected. Visa and Mastercard cards from Russian banks have not worked abroad since 2022, and Mir GitHub does not accept them.
The P2D card is issued abroad in dollars and is suitable for monthly debits for Copilot and Team.
Paying for GitHub with a P2D card
For GitHub use the P2D virtual card “Purchases and subscriptions”. You activate the plan yourself in your account - you don’t need to transfer your password and tokens to anyone.
A month of Copilot Pro costs $10: after debiting and a fee of $0.75, $14.25 will remain on the card - enough for the next month. For Pro+, top up the card to a minimum of $39.75, for Max - up to $100.75.
When renewing the issue, you do not need to pay again - keep the amount of the plan and fee on the card by the date of debiting. Top-up via SBP with no fee.
How to pay GitHub with a P2D card: step-by-step instructions
Procedure for registering Copilot Pro in your account GitHub.
Log in to your account GitHub
Open github.com and log in to the account you are working with in the code editor.
Select Copilot plan
Open the Copilot plan page and select Pro, Pro+ or Max.
Check the amount
Look at the cost and date of the first debit before paying.
Issue a P2D card
Sign up or sign in to P2D and issue the P2D virtual card “Purchases and subscriptions”. If you already have a card, use it.
Top up your balance
Place the cost of the plan and $0.75 fee on the card: from $10.75 for Pro, from $39.75 for Pro+, from $100.75 for Max.
Add card and confirm
In the Billing and licensing section - “Payment and licenses” - add a card with details from your P2D account, enter the correct data and confirm your subscription.
Check the result
In the code editor, log in to GitHub under the same account: Copilot should show your plan.
For the Team plan, payment is activated by the owner of the organization in its settings: the amount depends on the number of users.
Sources: Copilot plans.
If a GitHub payment fails
First, understand where everything stopped: the payment was declined, Copilot does not see the subscription, or the credits have run out.
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Payment declined | Check that the card covers the payment plus the $0.75 fee, and compare the card details. If they are correct, write to P2D support with the time, amount and error text |
| The form asks you to confirm the payment | Confirm the payment the way your P2D account describes, and keep the payment window open until it finishes |
| Copilot in the editor remains on Free | Exit GitHub in the editor and log in again using the account for which the plan is issued |
| Out of AI credits | This is the plan limit for the month. Wait for the update at the beginning of a new period or switch to a plan with a larger margin |
| The renewal did not go through | Top up your card with the amount of the plan and fee and update the payment method in Billing and licensing |
Do not pay a second time until you have checked the first attempt. You can be charged twice. Never send the full card number or CVC to support.
Source: Copilot plans.
Does GitHub work in Russia now
GitHub opens from Russia, and restrictions relate to payment: the service does not accept Russian cards.
| What to check | Status |
|---|---|
| Is GitHub accessible without VPN from Russia | Yessite and free features available |
| Is there a blockage from the RKN? | Nothere is no information about adding github.com to the register of prohibited sites |
| Are Russian cards accepted? | NoRussian bank cards are rejected when paying |
| Is there an application in Russian stores | Yesthe GitHub Mobile application is available in the Russian App Store and Google Play |
Reviewed
The registered plan works in the web version, in code editors and in the mobile application - just log in to the same account.
Common questions about paying for GitHub
Answers to questions about Copilot plans, credits and free access.
Is Copilot free to use?
Yes, the Copilot Free plan gives up to 2000 tips per month and limited chat. Verified students have access to the free Student plan. Copilot Plans.
What are AI Credits GitHub?
This is a month's supply of requests to AI models: 1 credit costs $0.01. In Pro it is $15, in Pro+ - $70, in Max - $200. Copilot plans.
How is Pro+ different from Pro?
Larger supply of AI credits: $70 per month instead of $15. Hints in the editor are unlimited in both plans. Copilot plans.
Who gets Copilot Pro for free?
Verified teachers and maintainers of popular open-source projects. Copilot Plans.
How much does GitHub Team cost?
$4 per user per month for the first 12 months. Payment is made by the owner of the organization. Plans GitHub.
Similar services
For services for work and study, the payment procedure is also different: Adobe, Notion, Canva, Microsoft 365, Figma and Duolingo have their own plans, periods and cancellation rules.
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