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 17,
2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Nordstrom Credit, Inc. for
the year ended January 31, 2003.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Seattle, Washington
April 17, 2003