Cancel through your Washington Post account settings
The fastest way to cancel is to log into your Washington Post account and end the subscription yourself. Go to washingtonpost.com, click your profile icon in the top right corner, and select "Account" or "Manage my account." Look for a section called "Subscriptions," "Membership," or "Billing" — the exact label varies depending on which type of subscription you have.
Once you find your subscription details, you should see an option to "Cancel subscription" or "End membership." Click it. The site will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay — you can accept or decline. After you confirm cancellation, you will receive an email receipt. Your access will end on the date shown in your account, usually at the end of your current billing cycle.
Keep that email receipt. If you are charged again after cancellation, you will need it to prove you ended the subscription. Take a screenshot of your account page showing the cancellation as well.
Key Takeaways
- Log into your Washington Post account, go to Account settings, find Subscriptions or Billing, and click the cancel option.
- Your access will continue until the end of your current billing period unless you are on a free trial, which stops when ready.
- Save your cancellation email and a screenshot of your account page in case you are charged after cancellation.
- If you cannot find the cancel button in your account, contact Washington Post support by email or phone rather than trying to cancel through your payment method.
- Cancelling through your account is safer than calling your bank or credit card company, because the bank cannot confirm the cancellation with Washington Post.
Cancel a subscription you pay for through Apple, Google, or Amazon
If you signed up for the Washington Post through Apple News+, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video Channels, you cannot cancel through the Washington Post website. Instead, you must cancel through the platform where you pay.
For Apple: Open the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Tap or click your name at the top, then "Subscriptions." Find Washington Post, tap it, and select "Cancel Subscription." For Google Play: Open the Google Play app on your Android phone, tap your profile icon, go to "Manage subscriptions," find Washington Post, and tap "Cancel subscription." For Amazon: Go to amazon.com, click "Account & Lists," select "Your Memberships and Subscriptions," find the Washington Post channel, and click "Cancel Channel."
After you cancel through these platforms, Washington Post will lose your payment information within a few days. Your access will end on your next billing date. You will not receive a separate email from Washington Post confirming the cancellation, so check your account on the platform where you paid to confirm the status shows "Cancelled" or "Not subscribed."
Cancel by contacting Washington Post support
If you cannot find the cancel button in your account or you subscribed through a method not listed above, you can contact Washington Post directly. The company does not list a phone number for cancellations on its main website, but you can reach support through the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of washingtonpost.com or by emailing the support address listed in your billing emails.
When you contact them, have your account email address and the last four digits of the payment method ready. Tell them you want to cancel your subscription and ask them to confirm the cancellation date in writing. Request that they send you a confirmation email. This creates a record if you are charged again.
Response times vary. Email support typically replies within one to three business days. If you are charged after cancellation and support does not respond, you can dispute the charge with your bank or credit card company and provide them with the cancellation confirmation email.
What happens to your access and saved articles after cancellation
Your access to paid articles ends on your cancellation date. After that date, you will see a paywall when you try to read most Washington Post stories. You will still be able to read a limited number of free articles each month — the exact number varies.
Articles you saved or bookmarked before cancellation remain in your account, but you cannot read the full text of paid articles after your subscription ends. Your reading history and preferences stay in your account indefinitely, so if you resubscribe later, your saved items will still be there.
Avoid being charged after cancellation
Washington Post sometimes charges accounts after cancellation if the cancellation did not process correctly. To protect yourself, check your account one week after your cancellation date to confirm the subscription shows as "Cancelled" or "Inactive." If it still shows as active, log back in and try cancelling again.
Set a reminder on your phone for the day after your billing cycle would have ended. Check your bank or credit card statement that day to confirm you were not charged. If you see a charge, contact your bank or card company when ready and tell them you cancelled the subscription. Provide them with your cancellation email or screenshot.
If Washington Post charged you after you cancelled and you want a refund, contact support with your cancellation confirmation and the charge receipt. Most refund requests are handled within five to ten business days, though some take longer depending on your bank.
Resubscribe if you change your mind
If you cancel and later want to resubscribe, you can do so at any time by going to washingtonpost.com and clicking "Subscribe." The site will offer you the current subscription rates, which may be different from what you paid before. New subscribers often see promotional rates that returning subscribers do not.
Your old account will still exist, so your reading history and saved articles will be there when you log back in. You do not need to create a new account. If you subscribed through Apple, Google, or Amazon before, you can resubscribe through the same platform or directly through the Washington Post website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose access when ready after I cancel?
No. Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. If you are on a free trial, access stops when ready when you cancel. Check your account to see your exact cancellation date.
Can I get a refund for the current month if I cancel mid-cycle?
Washington Post does not refund partial months. Your subscription runs until the end of your billing period. If you were charged twice in one month or charged after cancellation, contact support with your receipts to request a refund.
What if I subscribed through my employer or school?
If your subscription came through an employer or school account, you cannot cancel it yourself. Contact your employer's HR department or your school's IT or library office and ask them to remove your Washington Post access. They will handle the cancellation on their end.
Do I need to cancel before my free trial ends?
Yes. If you do not cancel before the trial period ends, you will be charged for a full subscription. Cancel as soon as you know you do not want to continue, even if the trial has days left. Your access will stop on the trial end date, not when ready.
What if I see a charge after I cancelled?
First, log into your account and confirm the cancellation shows as complete. If it does, contact Washington Post support with your cancellation email and the charge receipt. If support does not respond within a week, contact your bank or credit card company and dispute the charge as unauthorized.