The Washington Post
This is an intro-rate offer, not a free trial.
Exit grade B: Online cancel works, but you click past a retention offer first.
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The Washington Post: This is an intro-rate offer, not a free trial. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is moderate - about 5 minutes. Our take: Strong national reporting at an intro rate that's hard to argue with, and cancellation is easier than it used to be - you can now do it online, though the Post will try to keep you with a discounted counter-offer (often around $3/month for another year).
Last verified: July 22, 2026
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Our take
Strong national reporting at an intro rate that's hard to argue with, and cancellation is easier than it used to be - you can now do it online, though the Post will try to keep you with a discounted counter-offer (often around $3/month for another year). If you like the paper, that retention deal is worth accepting; if not, the online cancel works. Either way, note the date the intro rate ends so the jump to full price doesn't surprise you.
What you get
The The Washington Post All-Access Digital (intro pricing) plan
Included · 5
Unlimited articles on washingtonpost.com and the Washington Post app
Full national, world, politics, business, and Opinion coverage
Newsletters, including The 7 and other daily briefings
Live coverage, investigations, and the full archive
Access across phone, tablet, and desktop under one login
Worth knowing
The print edition - home delivery is a separate subscription
The intro rate past month 12 - it renews at the standard 4-week rate automatically
Crosswords/games or cooking as standalone products (the Post's bundle differs from other papers)
The honest data
By the numbers
- Price after
- $12.00 / mo
- Card required
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Medium
- Time to cancel
- ~5 min
Cancellation guide
How to cancel The Washington Post
Documented · ~5 min
- 01
Sign in at washingtonpost.com and open your account/subscription settings
- 02
Choose to cancel, and decide whether to accept the retention offer (often around $3/month for the next year)
- 03
To skip the online flow, use the Post's online chat or call subscriber services at 1-800-477-4679
The Washington Post free trial - frequently asked
- How much does The Washington Post cost?
- The Washington Post costs $12.00 per month for the All-Access Digital (intro pricing) plan.
- How do I cancel The Washington Post?
- To cancel The Washington Post: 1. Sign in at washingtonpost.com and open your account/subscription settings; 2. Choose to cancel, and decide whether to accept the retention offer (often around $3/month for the next year); 3. To skip the online flow, use the Post's online chat or call subscriber services at 1-800-477-4679. It takes about 5 minutes and is rated medium to cancel.
- Do I need a credit card for the The Washington Post trial?
- Yes - The Washington Post requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note when it converts to a paid plan.
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