Subscription Services

How much do subscriptions cost?

Merriam-Webster Unabridged offers two subscription plans (amounts are in U.S. dollars):

• Annual subscription — 49.95 per year
• Monthly subscription — 4.95 per month

Which credit cards can be used for payment?

VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards are accepted forms of payment.

How do I subscribe?

To begin the subscription process, go to the Subscription page. You will be asked to fill out an online form that will provide us with the information required to process your subscription request. On the first subscription screen, you will be asked to fill in contact information for the subscriber and the cardholder. (NOTE: If the two are the same, you can simply check a box on the form so you do not have to type in the information twice.) You will be given a chance to indicate whether you would like to receive e-mail updates about the site and/or its affiliates. In addition, you will be asked to select a user name and a password, which you'll use each time you log in to the site.

After you have completely filled out the first subscription page, you will click the Proceed to Checkout button, and the information you have provided will be sent to our secure subscription server and you will be taken to the Subscription Checkout form. On that page, enter your credit card type, number, and expiration date. Then click the Submit Subscription button to submit and finalize your subscription.

How will I know if my subscription has been processed correctly?

After you have clicked Submit Subscription, you will immediately see an on-line confirmation in your Web browser. It will list your contact information, the term and price of your subscription, and your ordering information. In addition, you will receive an e-mail confirmation that your subscription has been processed.

How soon can I start using the site after I subscribe?

You can start using the site immediately. Simply open your Web browser, go to the page https://unabridged.merriam-webster.com, fill in your user name and password, and start exploring!

Can I modify my personal information after I subscribe?

Yes. You can revise your contact or payment information, change your e-mail preferences, or pick a new user name and password at any time by clicking on the My Account links on the site or by going to the My Account page.

What is the "My Account" page and how do I use it?

After you have subscribed, you can access the My Account page at any time by clicking on the My Account link in the drop-down menu at the top of every page of the site or the My Account link at the bottom of each page. The My Account page is a password-protected area that gives you access to all of your account-specific information at any time, and it allows you to revise contact or payment information, change your e-mail preferences, or pick a new user name and password. You can also use the My Account section to cancel your subscription.

To log in to the My Account page, use the same user name and password you use to log in to the Merriam-Webster Unabridged site.

How do I renew my subscription?

For your convenience, subscriptions are automatically renewed unless a cancellation is requested.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel your subscription by logging in to the My Account page and selecting the Cancel My Subscription option or by using the form via our Contact Us page.

What is Merriam-Webster's Privacy Policy?

We encourage you to review Merriam-Webster's Privacy Policy.

What are the Terms of Use for Merriam-Webster Unabridged?

We encourage you to review Merriam-Webster's Terms of Use.