The Wall Street Journal Price History & How to Cancel
The Wall Street Journal Digital costs $4/mo introductory jumping to $38.99/mo for complete markets and news coverage.
How much does The Wall Street Journal cost?
| Plan | Current price |
|---|---|
| Digital All-Access (intro) | $4/mo |
| Digital All-Access (standard) | $38.99/mo |
| Print + Digital | $54.99/mo |
US list prices; taxes, promotions, and app-store billing may differ. Last reviewed August 17, 2026.
Verify on the official pricing pageThe Wall Street Journal price history
January 2024
Adjusted standard digital renewal rates and expanded 4-week billing structures.
How to cancel The Wall Street Journal
- 1Online (California & select states): Sign in at customercenter.wsj.com → Manage Subscription → Cancel.
- 2By Phone (all other US regions): Call WSJ Customer Service at 1-800-568-7625 (Mon-Fri 7AM-10PM ET).
- 3State clearly that you wish to cancel and decline retention discounts.
Unless protected by state laws (like California AB 2863), WSJ often requires non-California subscribers to call phone support to cancel.
Open the official account or cancellation pageWhat to know before you cancel
WSJ is famous for extreme intro-to-regular price jumps ($4/mo jumping to ~$39/mo after month 12). Furthermore, standard rates bill every 4 weeks (13 charges/year), totaling over $500 annually. Put a reminder in SubBuddy 2 weeks before your promotional rate expires.
Free trial policy
Promotional rates (e.g. $1/week or $4/month for the first year) are standard.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Wall Street Journal?
Current US list prices for The Wall Street Journal are Digital All-Access (intro): $4/mo · Digital All-Access (standard): $38.99/mo · Print + Digital: $54.99/mo. Taxes, promotions, bundles, and third-party billing can change the final price.
How do I cancel The Wall Street Journal?
Start here: Online (California & select states): Sign in at customercenter.wsj.com → Manage Subscription → Cancel. Complete the remaining confirmation steps before leaving the account page, and save the cancellation email or screenshot.
How do I cancel WSJ without calling customer service?
If you change your account billing address to a California zip code in customercenter.wsj.com, California law mandates an automated online cancellation button inside your account dashboard.
Can I get a discount when trying to cancel WSJ?
Yes. WSJ phone and chat representatives are almost always authorized to extend your introductory promotional rate ($4/mo or $1/week) for another 6–12 months if you say the regular price is too high.
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