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Wiley, formally John Wiley & Sons, Inc., is a global academic and professional publisher that produces scholarly journals, books, and educational materials and operates the Wiley Online Library platform where users can purchase or rent access to research articles.

Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
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About Wiley

Wiley (formally John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) is a global publishing and research company based in Hoboken, New Jersey. They provide academic and professional books, scholarly journals, courseware, test-prep tools, and online learning platforms for students, researchers, and professionals. Through wiley.com and Wiley Online Library, individuals and institutions can purchase or rent access to ebooks and textbooks, subscribe to research journals, buy individual research articles (often as one-time PDF or online access), and use digital learning solutions such as WileyPLUS and Wiley Efficient Learning for exam prep and coursework.

A Wiley charge may appear on your bank or card statement when you buy or rent an ebook or textbook, purchase individual journal articles, pay for a WileyPLUS or other course platform access code, or subscribe to an online journal or database. Charges can be one-time (for a single article, ebook, or test-prep course) or recurring, such as annual or monthly journal subscriptions and ongoing digital courseware access. You may also see temporary authorization holds when you add or update a payment method, start an institutional or personal trial that requires a card on file, or if Wiley verifies your card before finalizing a purchase; these pending amounts typically drop off within a few business days.

If you’re unsure about a Wiley charge, first check your email for a receipt from Wiley or Wiley Online Library, and review any Wiley accounts you may have (such as Wiley Online Library, WileyPLUS, or test-prep platforms) for active subscriptions or recent purchases. Compare the transaction date and amount with recent textbook, journal, or article purchases, and look for statement descriptors like “WILEY,” “WILEY ONLINE LIBRARY,” “WILEYPLUS,” or “JOHN WILEY & SONS.” To resolve questions, visit support.wiley.com to search your order history or contact Wiley Customer Support via their online form or chat, providing the last 4 digits of your card, charge date, and amount; they can help identify the order, clarify whether it’s a subscription or one-time fee, adjust billing issues, or guide you through cancellation and refund options where applicable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Wiley or Wiley Online Library on my statement?

This charge usually relates to a purchase of an ebook, textbook, research article, or a subscription to a Wiley journal or online service. It may also come from buying or redeeming a WileyPLUS access code or another Wiley digital learning product. Check your recent academic or professional purchases—especially course materials or research access—to match the date and amount with this charge.

What are common Wiley charge amounts and how are they billed?

Wiley charges vary depending on the product: individual journal articles are often in the range of $30–$60 per article, ebook and textbook access can range from about $20 to over $200, and digital courseware like WileyPLUS is typically priced per course for a term. Journal subscriptions may be billed annually, while some learning platforms or tools can bill per term or per year. Your exact price and currency depend on your region, institution agreements, and the specific title or product you selected.

Why do I see a small or pending Wiley charge (like $1) on my card?

Wiley may place a small temporary authorization hold to verify that your payment method is valid when you create an account, begin a trial, or update your card details. This is not a completed charge and should disappear from your statement within a few business days, depending on your bank. If the small pending amount does not clear or converts to a posted charge, contact your card issuer and Wiley support with the transaction details for review.

How do I cancel a Wiley journal subscription or recurring online access?

To cancel, log into your Wiley account (or Wiley Online Library) and go to your Account or Subscriptions section to view active subscriptions. If self-service cancellation is available, you can turn off auto-renew or cancel directly there; otherwise, contact Wiley Customer Support via support.wiley.com with your subscription ID or order number. Be aware that many Wiley journal subscriptions are annual and may renew automatically—cancellation typically prevents the next renewal but may not provide a partial refund for the current term, depending on the terms of sale.

How can I cancel or change my WileyPLUS or other courseware access?

WileyPLUS and similar course platforms are usually sold as term-based access tied to a specific course and are often non-refundable once redeemed and in active use. If you purchased access through wiley.com, check your order confirmation and account settings for any listed refund or drop-period policies; some courses allow refunds within a short window if you have not used the product extensively. For changes or issues (wrong course section, duplicate purchase, dropped class), contact Wiley technical support via the WileyPLUS help link or support.wiley.com, ideally with your course ID, institution, and order number.

How do I request a refund or dispute a Wiley charge I don’t recognize?

Start by locating your order confirmation email or logging into your Wiley account to identify the specific product and order number. Then visit support.wiley.com and submit a request through the Customer Support form, selecting the appropriate category (e.g., “Billing,” “Refund,” or “Order Issue”) and including the transaction date, amount, and last 4 digits of your card. Wiley’s refund eligibility depends on the product type—many digital products have limited or no refunds once accessed, but accidental duplicate purchases, technical access failures, or clearly unauthorized transactions are typically reviewed for adjustment or reversal. If Wiley confirms the transaction is not associated with any of your accounts, contact your bank or card issuer to report potential fraud.

How can I contact Wiley about a charge and find my receipts or order history?

You can view many Wiley orders by logging into your account at wiley.com or Wiley Online Library and checking your Orders, Subscriptions, or Access section for past purchases and invoices. For direct assistance, go to support.wiley.com, where you can search the help articles, use live chat (where available), or submit a support ticket with your order details. Include any reference numbers from your email receipts, the exact charge amount, posting date, and statement description (e.g., “WILEY ONLINE LIBRARY” or “WILEYPLUS”) so support can quickly locate the relevant transaction.

Could this Wiley charge be from access through my university or employer?

Institutional access (through a university, library, or employer) is often paid directly by the institution and normally does not appear as an individual Wiley charge on your personal statement. However, you might see a Wiley charge if you purchased a personal copy of an ebook, an individual article, or a course-specific code even when you also have institutional access. If you are unsure whether the purchase was personal or institutional, check your campus bookstore orders, course syllabus links, and any Wiley login you used for your class or research.

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