AWS Cost Explorer retains historical data for billed accounts
AWS Cost Explorer now retains historical billing data at original billable rates for accounts within billing groups, addressing a previous restriction. This change, enabled by AWS Billing Conductor and Billing Transfer, ensures reporting continuity for customers using these services. Accounts already onboarded will gain access automatically, with Billing Transfer available in most AWS Regions.
- →Cost Explorer retains historical data for accounts in billing groups
- →Reporting continuity for Billing Conductor and Billing Transfer users
- →Billing Transfer availability
Features (1) ›
- Cost Explorer retains historical data for accounts in billing groups
AWS Cost Explorer now retains historical billing data at original billable rates for accounts mapped to billing groups via AWS Billing Conductor and Billing Transfer. Previously, this historical data was restricted for such accounts.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Reporting continuity for Billing Conductor and Billing Transfer users
This change enables reporting continuity for customers using AWS Billing Conductor and Billing Transfer, ensuring they can access historical billing data at their original rates. No additional action is required for previously onboarded accounts.
Notes (1) ›
- Billing Transfer availability
AWS Billing Transfer is available today in all AWS Regions except GovCloud, China (Beijing), and China (Ningxia) Regions.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/aws-cost-explorer/