WSJ* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

The Wall Street Journal processes its digital subscription billing through Dow Jones & Company, its parent organization, which uses the abbreviated "WSJ*" descriptor to stay within the strict character limits imposed by card networks like Visa and Mastercard on merchant identifiers. The asterisk following "WSJ" is a common separator used by payment processors to distinguish the brand prefix from any additional billing detail that may follow, such as a subscription tier or transaction ID. If you see WSJ* on your bank statement, it almost certainly corresponds to your Wall Street Journal digital subscription renewing at its standard monthly rate.

No, this is a legitimate charge from Wall Street Journal. However, if you did not authorize this charge or cancelled your subscription, you may be eligible for a refund.

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