Navigating Microsoft NCE Licensing Price Increases for Partners
Question details
Microsoft partners are seeking guidance on how to manage reduced margins and licensing price adjustments when transitioning from legacy licensing to the New Commerce Experience (NCE).
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Moving client subscriptions from legacy licensing to the Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE).
- Observed behavior
- Partners are experiencing reduced profit margins, encountering price increases, and seeking available billing options or support.
Ensure you have your Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) ID and Global Administrator or Billing Administrator credentials ready before reaching out to support.
Create a Service Request in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
The most efficient way to get clarification on NCE margins and current pricing options is to contact the dedicated billing team directly through your admin portal.
Because NCE pricing structures and partner margins are specific to your agreement and region, standard support documents may not cover your exact situation. The billing team can access your partner account securely and explain the available options.
Navigate to the Microsoft 365 admin center (admin.microsoft.com) and sign in using your admin credentials.
Click on the 'Support' icon located in the bottom right corner, or navigate to 'Support' > 'Help & support' in the left-hand navigation menu.
Type a brief description of your NCE licensing issue (e.g., 'NCE partner margin reduction') and press Enter. Review the suggested articles, then select 'Contact support'.
Provide your contact details, choose whether you prefer to be reached by phone or email, and submit the service request to the billing team.
Contact Microsoft Partner Phone Support
If you prefer speaking directly with an agent to discuss complex licensing changes, dedicated phone support is available for Microsoft Partners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE)?
The New Commerce Experience (NCE) is Microsoft's updated billing platform for cloud services. It is designed to simplify the purchasing process but introduces new commitment terms, cancellation policies, and pricing structures for partners and customers.
Why did my partner margins decrease under NCE?
Microsoft restructured partner margins and incentives under the NCE model to encourage long-term commitments. Monthly subscriptions now typically carry a premium price with lower margins, while annual or multi-year terms offer more favorable rates.
Are there any promotions available to offset the NCE price increase?
Microsoft occasionally offers time-bound promotions for migrating to NCE. You can check the 'Promotions' section in the Microsoft Partner Center or ask the billing support team about active incentives.
How do I migrate clients from legacy licensing to NCE?
Partners can migrate clients via the Microsoft Partner Center. Go to the customer's subscription list, click on the legacy subscription, and use the 'Migrate to New Commerce' option to select the new term and billing frequency.
