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