How to Cancel Wall Street Journal (2026 guide)
Cancelling Wall Street Journal isn't always straightforward — it depends on how you're being billed. This guide walks through every method.
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Cancellation Summary
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Phone
App Store
Time to Cancel
2-5 mins
Phone may have wait times
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Under Billing section
Wall Street Journal often starts with promotional pricing that automatically switches to full price. If you subscribed through Apple News+ or similar bundles, you won't see cancellation options in your WSJ account.
Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Wall Street Journal, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Wall Street Journal, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Wall Street Journal, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Cancel Wall Street Journal: Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to cancel your Wall Street Journal subscription. The process may vary slightly depending on your plan or how you signed up.
Cancel Wall Street Journal: Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to cancel your Wall Street Journal subscription. The process may vary slightly depending on your plan or how you signed up.
Cancel Wall Street Journal: Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to cancel your Wall Street Journal subscription. The process may vary slightly depending on your plan or how you signed up.
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Log in to your WSJ account
Go to wsj.com and click Sign In in the top right corner. Enter your email and password to access your account.
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Navigate to account settings
Click your profile icon in the top right, then select My Account from the dropdown menu.
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Find your subscription details
Look for the Billing Information or Subscription section. Click Manage Subscription or similar option.
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Cancel your subscription
Find and click Cancel Subscription. You may need to provide a reason for cancelling in a brief survey.
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Confirm cancellation
Review the cancellation details and confirm. You should receive a cancellation confirmation email within a few minutes.
Or skip the steps entirely
Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.
Or skip the steps entirely
Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.
Or skip the steps entirely
Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.
Wall Street Journal-specific things to know
Wall Street Journal subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
Wall Street Journal-specific things to know
Wall Street Journal subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
Wall Street Journal-specific things to know
Wall Street Journal subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
Promotional rates auto-renew at full price
If you signed up for a discounted rate, your subscription will automatically renew at the standard price unless you cancel before the promotional period ends.
Student subscriptions have different terms
Corporate subscriptions cancel differently
Promotional rates auto-renew at full price
If you signed up for a discounted rate, your subscription will automatically renew at the standard price unless you cancel before the promotional period ends.
Student subscriptions have different terms
Corporate subscriptions cancel differently
Promotional rates auto-renew at full price
If you signed up for a discounted rate, your subscription will automatically renew at the standard price unless you cancel before the promotional period ends.
Student subscriptions have different terms
Corporate subscriptions cancel differently
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
1. Check who's billing you
If you subscribed through Apple News+, Amazon, or another bundle, you need to cancel through that provider, not WSJ directly.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
1. Check who's billing you
If you subscribed through Apple News+, Amazon, or another bundle, you need to cancel through that provider, not WSJ directly.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
1. Check who's billing you
If you subscribed through Apple News+, Amazon, or another bundle, you need to cancel through that provider, not WSJ directly.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
Alternative ways to cancel Wall Street Journal
If you can't cancel through your WSJ account, you may need to go through phone or app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Alternative ways to cancel Wall Street Journal
If you can't cancel through your WSJ account, you may need to go through phone or app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Alternative ways to cancel Wall Street Journal
If you can't cancel through your WSJ account, you may need to go through phone or app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the WSJ Android app, you'll need to cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the WSJ Android app, you'll need to cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
If WSJ is bundled with another service, you need to cancel through that provider instead of WSJ directly.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Apple News+ subscribers
Amazon Prime Reading
Chase credit card benefits
Corporate subscriptions
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
If WSJ is bundled with another service, you need to cancel through that provider instead of WSJ directly.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Apple News+ subscribers
Amazon Prime Reading
Chase credit card benefits
Corporate subscriptions
Apple App Store
For iOS app subscribers, cancellation must be done through iPhone Settings or App Store subscriptions.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Apple App Store
For iOS app subscribers, cancellation must be done through iPhone Settings or App Store subscriptions.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Phone Cancel
You can also cancel Wall Street Journal by calling customer service directly.
1-800-JOURNAL (1-800-568-7625)
Phone Cancel
You can also cancel Wall Street Journal by calling customer service directly.
1-800-JOURNAL (1-800-568-7625)
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the WSJ Android app, you'll need to cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Apple App Store
For iOS app subscribers, cancellation must be done through iPhone Settings or App Store subscriptions.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
If WSJ is bundled with another service, you need to cancel through that provider instead of WSJ directly.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Apple News+ subscribers
Amazon Prime Reading
Chase credit card benefits
Corporate subscriptions
Phone Cancel
You can also cancel Wall Street Journal by calling customer service directly.
1-800-JOURNAL (1-800-568-7625)
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If cost is the main issue, you might be able to downgrade or find promotional pricing instead of cancelling completely.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If cost is the main issue, you might be able to downgrade or find promotional pricing instead of cancelling completely.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If cost is the main issue, you might be able to downgrade or find promotional pricing instead of cancelling completely.
Downgrade to a cheaper plan
WSJ offers different subscription tiers at various price points. You might find a plan that better fits your budget and reading habits.
Digital subscription (web and mobile access)
Print + Digital bundle
Student discount plans
Switch Your Billing Cycle
WSJ offers both monthly and annual billing options. Annual subscriptions typically offer significant savings compared to monthly pricing.
Annual plans can save 20-40% compared to monthly
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
WSJ is often included in news bundles or through employers, banks, and credit card companies at discounted rates.
Apple News+ (includes WSJ with other publications)
Amazon Prime Reading (limited WSJ content)
Chase credit card benefits
Corporate/university subscriptions
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
WSJ customer service may offer retention discounts if you call to cancel. Mention you're considering cancellation due to price to potentially receive promotional pricing.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Downgrade to a cheaper plan
WSJ offers different subscription tiers at various price points. You might find a plan that better fits your budget and reading habits.
Digital subscription (web and mobile access)
Print + Digital bundle
Student discount plans
Switch Your Billing Cycle
WSJ offers both monthly and annual billing options. Annual subscriptions typically offer significant savings compared to monthly pricing.
Annual plans can save 20-40% compared to monthly
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
WSJ is often included in news bundles or through employers, banks, and credit card companies at discounted rates.
Apple News+ (includes WSJ with other publications)
Amazon Prime Reading (limited WSJ content)
Chase credit card benefits
Corporate/university subscriptions
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
WSJ customer service may offer retention discounts if you call to cancel. Mention you're considering cancellation due to price to potentially receive promotional pricing.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Downgrade to a cheaper plan
WSJ offers different subscription tiers at various price points. You might find a plan that better fits your budget and reading habits.
Digital subscription (web and mobile access)
Print + Digital bundle
Student discount plans
Switch Your Billing Cycle
WSJ offers both monthly and annual billing options. Annual subscriptions typically offer significant savings compared to monthly pricing.
Annual plans can save 20-40% compared to monthly
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
WSJ is often included in news bundles or through employers, banks, and credit card companies at discounted rates.
Apple News+ (includes WSJ with other publications)
Amazon Prime Reading (limited WSJ content)
Chase credit card benefits
Corporate/university subscriptions
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
WSJ customer service may offer retention discounts if you call to cancel. Mention you're considering cancellation due to price to potentially receive promotional pricing.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
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Wall Street Journal Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about cancelling Wall Street Journal and what to expect.
Wall Street Journal Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about cancelling Wall Street Journal and what to expect.
Wall Street Journal Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about cancelling Wall Street Journal and what to expect.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Wall Street Journal?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Wall Street Journal?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Wall Street Journal?
Can I cancel Wall Street Journal online?
Can I cancel Wall Street Journal online?
Can I cancel Wall Street Journal online?
What happens after I cancel Wall Street Journal?
What happens after I cancel Wall Street Journal?
What happens after I cancel Wall Street Journal?
Why can't I find the cancel button in my WSJ account?
Why can't I find the cancel button in my WSJ account?
Why can't I find the cancel button in my WSJ account?
Does deleting the WSJ app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting the WSJ app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting the WSJ app cancel my subscription?
Can I pause my Wall Street Journal subscription instead of cancelling?
Can I pause my Wall Street Journal subscription instead of cancelling?
Can I pause my Wall Street Journal subscription instead of cancelling?
How do I check if my WSJ subscription is fully cancelled?
How do I check if my WSJ subscription is fully cancelled?
How do I check if my WSJ subscription is fully cancelled?
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About Wall Street Journal
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Why people cancel Wall Street Journal
Promotional price ended, full price too high
Not reading it regularly enough
Found free financial news alternatives
Already have access through work
Only needed it for specific research
Why people cancel Wall Street Journal
Promotional price ended, full price too high
Not reading it regularly enough
Found free financial news alternatives
Already have access through work
Only needed it for specific research
Why people cancel Wall Street Journal
Promotional price ended, full price too high
Not reading it regularly enough
Found free financial news alternatives
Already have access through work
Only needed it for specific research
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