As we approach the final stretch, this is a reminder that all Microsoft Bing Maps for Enterprise Basic (Free) accounts will be retired on June 30, 2025. If you’re still using an unpaid Basic Account and key, now is the time to act to avoid service disruptions.
This change is part of Microsoft’s broader unification strategy to consolidate mapping services under a single enterprise platform—Azure Maps. Microsoft Announced their Vision for Next Generation of Enterprise Maps May 21, 2024. This transition and unification of Bing Maps & Azure Maps brings enhanced capabilities, improved compliance, and a more modern developer experience with the same great Microsoft Mapping technologies and world-wide data.
What You Need to Know
- After June 30, 2025, Basic keys in Basic accounts will no longer function. This includes access to APIs like Geocoding, Routing, and Spatial Data Services and the Bing Maps SDKs
- Customers who wish to continue using Microsoft’s enterprise mapping services must either migrate to Azure Maps or upgrade to a paid Bing Maps Enterprise license before the deadline
- A comprehensive migration guide is available at Migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps overview – Microsoft Azure Maps | Microsoft Learn
- If you’re unsure whether your application is affected, check your usage in the Bing Maps Dev Center or reach out to the Maps Licensing team at MapLicQ@microsoft.com
What’s Next?
We’re actively supporting customers through this transition. Whether you’re a nonprofit, an internal Microsoft team, or a commercial user, we’ve got tailored guidance and support to help you migrate smoothly
If you’ve already started your migration—great! If not, now’s the time. Let’s make sure your applications keep running without interruption.
For more information, please review the following helpful links.