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How to cancel The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal costs about $38.99/mo (Digital, standard monthly rate), or about $468 a year. Here's how to stop it, step by step, from the official help page.

Sign in when asked and you land right on the page to cancel. If they offer you a discount, look for “No thanks” or “Continue to cancel”.

Steps to cancel The Wall Street Journal

  1. Sign in at wsj.com and open the Customer Center.
  2. Go to your subscription details.
  3. Select Cancel Subscription, if offered online.
  4. Otherwise use chat or call customer service to cancel.

From the official help page. Checked October 2026. Price source.

Paid through your iPhone or iPad?

Then you cancel there instead:

  1. Open Settings and tap your name.
  2. Tap Subscriptions.
  3. Tap the subscription you want to cancel.
  4. Tap Cancel Subscription (scroll down if needed).
  5. No Cancel button or red expiry text means it's already cancelled.

Official help

Paid through Google Play?

Then you cancel there instead:

  1. Open Subscriptions in the Google Play app.
  2. Select the subscription you want to cancel.
  3. Tap Cancel subscription.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Official help

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Questions people ask

How do I cancel The Wall Street Journal?

Sign in at wsj.com and open the Customer Center. Go to your subscription details. Select Cancel Subscription, if offered online. Otherwise use chat or call customer service to cancel.

How much does The Wall Street Journal cost in 2026?

The Wall Street Journal costs about $38.99/mo (Digital, standard monthly rate), or about $468 a year. Intro offers are much lower, then revert to standard; print+digital costs more. Prices vary by plan, location and account, so check the official page. Checked October 2026.

Will I still have access after I cancel The Wall Street Journal?

Intro rate auto-renews at the full price. Expect retention offers; some accounts must cancel by chat or phone.

Is there a free alternative to The Wall Street Journal?

Yes: PressReader via your library, AP News, NPR News, Libby (public library).

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