Exhibit 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-24757 of Nordstrom Credit, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated April 6, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Nordstrom Credit, Inc. for the year ended January 31, 2000. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Seattle, Washington April 26, 2000