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 12, 1999, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Nordstrom
Credit, Inc. for the year ended January 31, 1999.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Seattle, Washington



April 29, 1999