TWP*SUB or TWP Charge on Credit Card: Washington Post?

A TWP*SUB, TWP SUB or similar charge on your credit card, debit card or bank statement most likely relates to a subscription from The Washington Post. It may represent digital access, print delivery, an automatic renewal, a promotional subscription that changed price or another Washington Post product.

A transaction showing only TWP or TWP INC is less conclusive because other businesses use those initials. Confirm the complete descriptor, amount and subscription history before assuming that every TWP charge comes from The Washington Post.

What Is the TWP*SUB Charge?

The strongest available evidence connects TWP*SUB and TWP SUB with subscription billing from The Washington Post.

The charge may involve:

• A Washington Post Core digital subscription
• A Washington Post Premium digital subscription
• A monthly or four-week subscription renewal
• An annual digital subscription renewal
• A promotional subscription that changed to its regular price
• A home-delivery or print newspaper subscription
• A WP Weekly or same-day mail subscription
• An academic subscription
• A gift subscription
• An add-on connected with a primary subscription
• A subscription purchased through Apple, Google Play or Amazon
• A second account using another email address
• A payment made by another authorized cardholder
• A duplicate, incorrect or unauthorized transaction

The statement normally will not identify the account email, subscription package, promotion, renewal date or person who originally enrolled.

Is TWP*SUB Confirmed as The Washington Post?

It is the strongest and most commonly reported explanation, but the exact descriptor is not officially confirmed by The Washington Post.

The Washington Post’s official subscription pages confirm that it offers digital, print, academic, gift and other paid subscription products. Its account tools also support automatic payments, renewals and subscription management.

However, we could not find an official Washington Post page stating that:

• TWP*SUB is its universal credit-card descriptor
• Every bank displays Washington Post subscriptions as TWP
• Every standalone TWP transaction belongs to The Washington Post
• A number following TWP identifies a public customer-service number

What Does TWP Mean?

In the context of a subscription-style charge, TWP most likely stands for The Washington Post. The additional letters SUB appear to indicate a subscription.

The Washington Post’s official terms identify the company providing its services as:

WP Company LLC
The Washington Post

Because its formal company name is WP Company LLC rather than TWP Inc., the initials should be treated as a shortened billing clue rather than an official legal-company name.

Common TWP Statement Variations

Possible, reported or publicly searched variations include:

• TWP*SUB
• TWP SUB
• TWP*SUBSCRIPTION
• TWP SUBSCRIPTION
• RECURRING TWP*SUB
• CHECKCARD TWP*SUB
• POS DEBIT TWP*SUB
• PENDING TWP*SUB
• TWP*SUB followed by a number
• TWP INC
• TWP
• WASHINGTON POST
• WASH POST
• WP COMPANY LLC

These are comparison and search variations, not a complete official descriptor list. Banks can remove punctuation, shorten merchant names, add processing words or append reference information.

Do not publicly share a complete transaction number or reference appearing after TWP.

Could a Standalone TWP Charge Be Another Company?

Yes. A statement displaying only TWP or TWP INC does not provide enough information to identify The Washington Post conclusively.

For example, an unrelated company called TWP Inc. operates an industrial and decorative wire-mesh business in Berkeley, California. It accepts credit cards for wire mesh, custom-cut materials, sample products and related orders.

If a standalone TWP transaction is associated with Berkeley, California, the telephone number 800-227-1570, wire mesh, hardware, building materials or an industrial purchase, compare it with the official TWP Inc. wire-mesh website.

That company does not explain why a charge would specifically say TWP*SUB. The presence of “SUB,” recurring status or a matching news subscription makes The Washington Post the stronger explanation.

How Much Are Washington Post Subscriptions?

At the time of this review, The Washington Post’s official subscription page advertises Core and Premium digital subscription options. Promotional prices may be offered for the first year before the subscription changes to its regular renewal rate.

• Core monthly: Regularly listed at $14 every four weeks
• Core annual: Regularly listed at $140 per year
• Premium monthly: Regularly listed at $19 every four weeks
• Premium annual: Regularly listed at $190 per year

Current promotions, taxes, academic rates, print-delivery plans, gift subscriptions, legacy prices and third-party app-store billing can produce different amounts. Check the official Washington Post subscription page for current offers.

Do not assume that every $14, $19, $140 or $190 transaction is from The Washington Post. Match the amount with the individual account and renewal record.

Why Did the TWP Subscription Price Increase?

A higher TWP*SUB charge may occur because:

• An introductory promotion ended.
• The subscription renewed at its regular price.
• A monthly subscription was changed to an annual plan.
• The subscriber upgraded from Core to Premium.
• A print or home-delivery subscription was renewed.
• An add-on remained active after the primary account changed.
• Applicable taxes were added.
• A previous payment failed and was retried.
• More than one subscription is using the card.

Compare the amount with the original confirmation email, current subscription details and the renewal notice. An introductory price is not necessarily the price charged during later billing periods.

How to Verify a TWP*SUB Charge

1. Copy the complete statement descriptor. Include all words, numbers, locations and whether the issuer labels it recurring.
2. Record the amount and date. Determine whether the transaction is pending, posted, reversed or refunded.
3. Search every email account. Look for Washington Post, WashPost, TWP, My Post, subscription, renewal, Core, Premium, print delivery and the exact amount.
4. Sign in to My Post. Open the Subscription & Billing section and review active plans, billing history, payment methods and renewal dates.
5. Check old accounts. A subscription may use a previous email address, work email, school email or Apple relay address.
6. Check app-store subscriptions. Review Apple, Google Play and Amazon subscriptions if the account was created through an app or device.
7. Ask authorized cardholders. A spouse, family member, employee or other card user may have purchased news access.
8. Check print delivery. Determine whether anyone at the billing or delivery address receives The Washington Post, WP Weekly or another Post product.
9. Ask the issuer for expanded merchant details. This is especially important when the statement says only TWP or TWP INC.

How to Check Your Washington Post Subscription

For a subscription purchased directly from The Washington Post:

1. Sign in to the correct Washington Post account.
2. Open My Post.
3. Select Subscription & Billing.
4. Review the subscription package and account status.
5. Check the payment method and next billing date.
6. Look for add-ons or additional subscriptions.
7. Compare the account charge with the bank-statement amount.

The official account-management page is available through Washington Post Subscription & Billing.

How to Cancel a Direct Washington Post Digital Subscription

The Washington Post says a directly purchased digital-only subscription can be canceled through the subscriber’s My Post profile.

1. Sign in to the Washington Post account.
2. Open the Subscription & Billing section.
3. Select the available Manage or Cancel option.
4. Review whether an add-on and primary subscription are listed separately.
5. Complete every cancellation confirmation step.
6. Save the confirmation email or a screenshot.
7. Record the date on which paid access will end.
8. Monitor the card through the next expected billing date.

The Washington Post says that after cancellation, charging stops for the following billing cycle and digital access continues for the remainder of the current billing period. See the official digital-subscription cancellation instructions.

Deleting the Washington Post app, unsubscribing from email newsletters or signing out does not cancel the paid subscription.

How to Cancel Washington Post Print Delivery

The Washington Post says home delivery, same-day mail and WP Weekly subscriptions can be canceled through My Post:

1. Sign in to My Post.
2. Select Manage Subscription.
3. Choose the option to cancel the subscription.
4. Confirm whether print delivery and digital access end on the same date.
5. Save the cancellation confirmation.

Temporarily stopping newspaper delivery for a vacation does not necessarily cancel the underlying subscription or automatic payment.

What If You Subscribed Through Apple, Google Play or Amazon?

A subscription purchased through an app store may be managed by that platform rather than directly through The Washington Post.

Check:

• Apple Account subscriptions
• Google Play subscriptions
• Google News subscriptions
• Amazon Appstore subscriptions
• Amazon account memberships and digital orders

The Washington Post directs subscribers who purchased through Apple, Amazon or Google Play to use the applicable platform’s cancellation procedures. Its official cancellation page provides the current platform routes.

If the transaction is billed through an app store, the statement may display Apple, Google or Amazon instead of TWP*SUB.

Does Canceling TWP*SUB Provide a Refund?

Cancellation primarily stops future renewal. It does not automatically guarantee a refund for the current billing period.

The official digital cancellation page states that access continues through the remainder of the paid period after cancellation. If the latest charge was duplicated, incorrect, unexpected, processed after cancellation or unauthorized, contact Washington Post Customer Care and request a billing and refund review.

Refund treatment can depend on:

• Whether the subscription was digital or print
• Whether it was purchased directly or through an app store
• The charge and cancellation dates
• Whether the payment was an automatic renewal
• Whether the subscription was used
• Whether the charge was duplicated or unauthorized
• The applicable subscription terms

Cancel future renewal separately even when requesting a refund. A refund request does not necessarily cancel an active subscription.

What If TWP Charges You After Cancellation?

1. Confirm whether the new entry is pending or completed.
2. Compare its transaction date with the effective cancellation date.
3. Check whether another account or subscription remains active.
4. Look for a separate add-on that was not canceled.
5. Check Apple, Google Play and Amazon for third-party subscriptions.
6. Contact Washington Post Customer Care and provide the cancellation confirmation.
7. Ask for written confirmation that all recurring billing has stopped.
8. Request a refund review for any post-cancellation payment.
9. Contact the card issuer if the charge is not resolved.

Current Washington Post Subscription Support

• Customer Care: 1-800-477-4679
• Help Center: Washington Post Help Center
• Contact form: Contact Washington Post Customer Care
• Account management: Manage Subscription & Billing
• Chat: The official Help Center currently advertises 24/7 chat support.

Current published telephone hours are:

• Monday through Friday: 6 a.m.–6 p.m. ET
• Saturday: 7 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
• Sunday: 7 a.m.–12 p.m. ET

Support availability can change. Confirm the current hours through the official Help Center before relying on them.

What to Do If You Never Subscribed

If no authorized person recognizes the TWP*SUB transaction:

1. Search all email addresses and Washington Post accounts.
2. Check Apple, Google Play, Amazon and PayPal activity.
3. Ask household members and other authorized card users.
4. Contact Washington Post Customer Care if the descriptor contains TWP*SUB and ask whether an account can be located.
5. Ask for cancellation and a refund review if the subscription was not authorized.
6. Contact the issuer using the telephone number printed on the card.
7. Report the transaction as unauthorized if no legitimate subscription can be identified.
8. Ask whether the card should be locked or replaced.
9. Review other pending and completed transactions.

For additional investigation and dispute steps, see our guide to unrecognized credit card and bank charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TWP*SUB on my credit card?

TWP*SUB most likely represents a Washington Post digital or print subscription, automatic renewal, promotional plan or related subscription product.

What does TWP stand for?

In a subscription-style charge, it most likely stands for The Washington Post. However, TWP is used by other companies, so standalone TWP wording should be verified through the complete merchant details.

Is TWP*SUB a recurring charge?

It may be. Washington Post digital and print subscriptions can renew automatically until canceled. Check whether the issuer marks the transaction as recurring and review the account’s next billing date.

Is TWP the same as The Wall Street Journal?

No reliable evidence establishes TWP as a Wall Street Journal descriptor. In a TWP*SUB transaction, The Washington Post is the stronger match. Do not contact The Wall Street Journal solely because the statement says TWP.

Why did TWP charge me $140 or $190?

At the time of this review, $140 is the listed regular annual price for the Core digital plan and $190 is the listed regular annual price for Premium. Verify the individual subscription because promotions, print plans, taxes and prices can differ.

Why did the amount increase?

An introductory offer may have ended, the account may have renewed at its regular rate, or the subscriber may have changed plans. Check the original offer and current billing page.

Can TWP*SUB be a print newspaper subscription?

Yes. It may involve home delivery, same-day mail, WP Weekly or another print-related subscription, particularly if newspapers are delivered to the household.

Could TWP INC be the wire-mesh company?

Possibly. TWP Inc. is a verified Berkeley, California wire-mesh supplier. A merchant description containing Berkeley, wire mesh, industrial materials or 800-227-1570 should be investigated as a possible TWP Inc. order rather than a Washington Post subscription.

How do I cancel TWP*SUB?

For a subscription purchased directly from The Washington Post, sign in to My Post, open Subscription & Billing and complete the Manage or Cancel process. Use Apple, Google Play or Amazon when that platform originally sold the subscription.

What is the Washington Post customer-service number?

The Washington Post currently publishes 1-800-477-4679 for Customer Care. Use its official Help Center to confirm current hours and contact options.

Should I dispute the TWP charge?

First check Washington Post accounts, app stores, authorized users and receipts. Contact the card issuer promptly if no authorized subscription or purchase explains the transaction.

Related Newspaper, Magazine and Subscription Charges

• Gannett Media charge: USA TODAY or newspaper subscription
• HEARST MEMBERSHIP magazine or digital subscription charge
• RDA Country Books or RDA*TMB Books charge

These are separate media and subscription descriptors. Their inclusion does not mean that Gannett, Hearst, RDA or another publisher is affiliated with The Washington Post or responsible for a TWP transaction.

Help Other Cardholders Identify TWP*SUB

If you identified a TWP*SUB, TWP SUB, TWP INC or standalone TWP transaction, consider sharing the nonprivate details that helped identify it.

Useful information can include:

• The shortened descriptor without private reference numbers
• The general amount
• Whether the transaction repeated
• Whether it was digital or print
• Whether an introductory offer ended
• Whether the subscription was direct or app-store billed
• Which cancellation route worked
• Whether a refund or credit was approved

Do not post card numbers, bank-account numbers, subscriber numbers, account email addresses, delivery addresses, passwords, PINs, CVV codes, transaction references or one-time security codes.

Why Rely on ChargeOnMyCard.com?

ChargeOnMyCard.com researches confusing credit-card, debit-card, recurring-subscription, newspaper, digital-media, app-store and bank-statement descriptors using current official merchant resources, statement clues and visible cardholder reports.

We distinguish the strong but unofficial connection between TWP*SUB and The Washington Post from the separate fact that standalone TWP initials can identify other businesses.

Research note: The Washington Post confirms its subscription products, pricing, automatic billing, account-management tools, cancellation procedures and Customer Care information. It does not publicly confirm the exact TWP*SUB descriptor. The connection should therefore be described as most likely rather than universal.

Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.

Disclaimer

ChargeOnMyCard.com is not affiliated with The Washington Post, WP Company LLC, TWP Inc., Apple, Google, Amazon, any publisher, app store, subscriber, cardholder, bank, credit union, card network or payment processor. This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, subscription, cancellation, refund, dispute, account-security or fraud-prevention advice. Contact the applicable merchant and financial institution regarding a specific transaction.