The Wall Street Journal is owned by Dow Jones, part of News Corp. The terms are notoriously subscriber-unfriendly, with aggressive promotional pricing that jumps dramatically, cancellation processes designed to create friction, and terms that apply across multiple Dow Jones properties. The business-focused readership is ironically subject to some of the most consumer-hostile subscription practices.
Introductory offers of $1/week jump to full price ($40+/month) after the promotional period. The price difference between promotional and standard rates is among the highest in the industry.
WSJ is known for making cancellation difficult. Online cancellation may not be available; phone calls often involve extended retention attempts and special offers to prevent cancellation.
Terms of service apply across all Dow Jones properties (Barron's, MarketWatch, etc.). Violations in one service can affect your access to all Dow Jones products.
Subscriptions renew automatically with email notification that can be easily missed. Many subscribers discover price increases only when charged.
Refunds are discretionary and typically only offered for recent charges. Long-standing subscribers who forgot about renewals have little recourse.
As part of News Corp, your subscriber data may be used across their portfolio of media properties including Fox News, New York Post, and more.
Subscription includes website, apps, and some access to live events and archived content across devices.
Corporate and team subscription options with clearer billing and account management for business users.