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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.

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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.

01

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.

02

Navigate to account settings

Click your profile icon in the top right, then select My Account from the dropdown menu.

03

Find your subscription details

Look for the Billing Information or Subscription section. Click Manage Subscription or similar option.

04

Cancel your subscription

Find and click Cancel Subscription. You may need to provide a reason for cancelling in a brief survey.

05

Confirm cancellation

Review the cancellation details and confirm. You should receive a cancellation confirmation email within a few minutes.

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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
WSJ student subscriptions may have annual commitments and require verification renewal. Check your specific plan details in your account.
Corporate subscriptions cancel differently
If your employer provides WSJ access, you cannot cancel this subscription yourself. Contact your IT department or company administrator.

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

You'll keep full access to WSJ content until your current billing period expires, even after cancelling.

3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel

Removing the WSJ app from your phone doesn't cancel your subscription. You must cancel through your account or billing provider.

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

Check for Bundles

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 Deal

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.

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.

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:

iPhone Cancel Guide

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

Play Store Cancel Link

TV Provider / Reseller

If WSJ is bundled with another service, you need to cancel through that provider instead of WSJ directly.

  • Apple News+ subscribers

  • Amazon Prime Reading

  • Chase credit card benefits

  • Corporate subscriptions

Phone

You can also cancel Wall Street Journal by calling customer service directly.

1-800-JOURNAL (1-800-568-7625)

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Simon Chadwick
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Simon Chadwick
Updated on Jan 21, 2026