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 March 9,
1998, appearing in this Annual Report of Form 10-K of Nordstrom Credit, Inc.
for the year ended January 31, 1998.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Seattle, Washington



March 31, 1998