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How to Cancel Wall Street Journal
in 2026

Cancel your WSJ subscription — be aware that phone cancellation may be required.

By Marcus Webb·Last verified: January 2026
Quick Summary
Time needed
~15 minutes
Difficulty
Hard
Refund possible
No
Notice period
Cancel before billing date.
Available on
Web · iOS

Before you cancel: WSJ does not issue refunds.

How to Cancel Wall Street Journal on Web (Recommended)

Cancelling via the website is the most reliable method and works for all subscription types.

1

Go to wsj.com and sign in.

2

Click your name > "Account".

3

Go to "Subscriptions" and look for a cancel option.

4

If not available online, call WSJ Customer Service: 1-800-JOURNAL (1-800-568-7625).

How to Cancel Wall Street Journal on iPhone / iPad

1

iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions > Wall Street Journal. Cancel.

How to Cancel Wall Street Journal on Android

1

Google Play > Subscriptions > Wall Street Journal. Cancel.

Pro Tips Before You Cancel

Still Can't Cancel? Here's What to Do

Contact Wall Street Journal Support

Search "Wall Street Journal cancel subscription support" for their current support page. Use live chat for the fastest response.

Block via Your Bank or PayPal

If you cannot cancel through the service, call your bank or credit card provider and ask them to block future charges. Most banks can also initiate a chargeback for unauthorized recurring charges.

Cancel via PayPal

If you pay via PayPal: Log in → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments → find Wall Street Journal → Cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the WSJ require a phone call to cancel?

Dow Jones (WSJ's parent company) uses phone-based cancellations as a retention tactic. Call 1-800-568-7625 and persist through the retention script.

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