WSJ

How to Cancel Wall Street Journal

$38.99/mo
Hard
high retention chance

Quick Answer

To cancel Wall Street Journal, go to customercenter.wsj.com and sign in. Then navigate to "my account" and select "subscription". You may be offered a discount to stay — very likely based on community reports.

Step-by-Step Cancellation

1

Log in to WSJ

Go to customercenter.wsj.com and sign in.

2

Go to subscription details

Navigate to "My Account" and select "Subscription".

3

Click Cancel Subscription

Click "Cancel Subscription" in the subscription details area.

Cancellation Scripts

cancel_script.md
YOU:
Hi, I'd like to cancel my Wall Street Journal subscription please.

AGENT:
I'm sorry to hear that. May I ask why you're cancelling?

YOU:
It's become too expensive for what I use. I need to cut my monthly costs.

// Say "I'm cancelling due to cost" — WSJ regularly offers significant retention deals, sometimes 50%+ off.

IF OFFERED A DEAL:
That sounds interesting — can you confirm the exact terms and how long the discount lasts?

IF NO DEAL OFFERED:
I understand. Please go ahead and process the cancellation. Can you confirm when my access ends?
Adapt to your Wall Street Journal conversation
⚠ Know Their Tactics

Watch out for these dark patterns when cancelling Wall Street Journal:

May require a phone call to cancel

Multiple retention pitches before reaching cancellation

Highlights exclusive market data you'll lose access to

Wall Street Journal Price History

+70%
2020-06£29.99
2022-06£32.99
2024-01£38.99
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Alternatives to Wall Street Journal

Alternatives to Wall Street Journal

Reuters

Free alternative

Yahoo Finance

Free alternative

CNBC

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MarketWatch (limited)

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Google Finance

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cancel the Wall Street Journal?

Go to customercenter.wsj.com and navigate to your subscription. You may be able to cancel online, but some users are directed to call customer service.

Does WSJ offer retention discounts?

Yes, WSJ is known for offering substantial retention deals — often 50% off or introductory rates extended for existing subscribers.

Do I have to call to cancel WSJ?

Some users can cancel online, but others report being required to call. This varies by subscription type.

Can I read WSJ for free?

WSJ offers very limited free access. Reuters and Yahoo Finance are free alternatives for financial news.

Will I keep access after cancelling WSJ?

Yes, access continues until your current billing period ends.

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