How to Cancel The Wall Street Journal (2026)
The Wall Street Journal plans start from $38.99/month. Follow our 5-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 20 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.
Updated: April 2026
from $38.99/month
(≈ £29.52)
Log in at wsj.com
Go to wsj.com and log in to your account using the 'Sign In' link at the top right.
Access your Account settings
Click your name or email at the top right and select 'Account Settings' or 'Manage Account'.
Go to Subscription Management
Find and click 'Subscription' or 'Manage Subscription' in your account settings.
Initiate cancellation
Click 'Cancel Subscription'. The WSJ may present retention offers. You may be routed to a phone call or chat to complete the cancellation.
Call if online cancellation fails
If you cannot complete cancellation online, call 1-800-568-7625. Have your account information ready. Agents can process the cancellation but will present retention offers.
Retention Tips
Thank you for your subscription to The Wall Street Journal — your support enables our award-winning business and financial journalism. Before we process this cancellation, I'd like to see what options we have available for you. Depending on your subscription, I may be able to offer you a substantially reduced rate to keep your access going. Our subscribers tell us the WSJ is essential for staying ahead in business and markets — is there a specific reason today that's driving your decision? Let me see what I can do.
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