The short answer
WSJ* SUBSCRIPTION denotes a monthly ($38.99) or promotional digital subscription to The Wall Street Journal from Dow Jones & Company.
Why The Wall Street Journal appears on your bill
The Wall Street Journal provides digital financial news and print newspaper delivery. Subscriptions auto-renew monthly or annually.
Promotional trial rates (e.g. $4/month for 12 months) automatically adjust to the standard full rate ($38.99/mo) when the introductory term expires.
- Standard monthly digital all-access news subscription renewal.
- Introductory promotional rate expiring and increasing to standard rate.
- Print delivery + digital news combo package billing.
- Check customer.wsj.com account portal Log in at customer.wsj.com to view your plan type, payment method, and promo expiration date.
- Cancel subscription online or via chat WSJ allows digital cancellation via Customer Center online or through customer service chat.
Why did my WSJ subscription price increase?
Your initial discounted introductory promotional period ended, and the subscription automatically renewed at the standard regular rate.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Dow Jones & Company, Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Verified sources
Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.
- Dow Jones Subscriber Agreement https://www.dowjones.com
- CFPB: Subscription Billing Protections https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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