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Store & Retail · United States

Nordstrom Credit Card

3.9 / 5 editorial score

A retail card tied to The Nordy Club loyalty program, earning points at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack with cardholder perks like early access to sales.

#11 of 14 · Store & Retail · USA#54 of 60 · All USA cards
Annual feeNo annual fee
IssuerNordstrom
NetworkVisa
Welcome offerBonus Nordstrom Notes for new cardholders after first purcha…
Interest rateSee terms
Foreign feeNone
Who qualifiesGood (690+)

Why it ranks

  • No annual fee
  • Solid Nordstrom rewards and perks
  • Visa version usable anywhere

What holds it back

  • Rewards only redeemable at Nordstrom
  • High store APR
  • Best value for frequent Nordstrom shoppers

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A retail card tied to The Nordy Club loyalty program, earning points at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack with cardholder perks like early access to sales.

Nordstrom Credit Card at a glance

IssuerNordstrom
Card networkVisa
Annual feeNo annual fee
Welcome bonusBonus Nordstrom Notes for new cardholders after first purchase
Rewards rate3 points per $1 at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack; the Visa version also earns 2x on dining, 2x on transit, and 1x elsewhere
Intro APRNone
Regular APRSee terms
Foreign transaction feeNone
Credit neededGood (690+)
Best forNordstrom loyalists who value early sale access
Airport lounge accessNo

Rewards & benefits

  • Points redeem as Nordstrom Notes
  • Early access to Anniversary Sale and other events
  • Free basic alterations at higher Nordy Club tiers

Eligibility & who it suits

  • Good credit score
  • A Nordy Club account
  • Sufficient income to support the line

How to apply

Check current rates on Nordstrom’s official site →

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Rates, fees, welcome offers and benefits are provided for general information, can change at any time, and may not reflect current terms. Always confirm the latest details on the issuer’s official site before applying. This is not financial advice.

How it ranks against similar USA cards

RankCardAnnual feeRewardsWelcome offerForeign feeWho qualifiesScore
1
Nordstrom Credit CardNordstrom loyalists who value early sale access
None 3 points per $1 at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack; the Visa version also earns 2x… Bonus Nordstrom Notes for new cardholders after first purcha… None Good (690+) 3.9
2
Prime Visa (Amazon)Amazon Prime members and frequent online shoppers
None 5% at Amazon, Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh & Chase Travel (with Prime), 2% gas/dini… Amazon gift card on approval None Good (690+) 4.7
3
Target RedCard Credit CardRegular Target shoppers
None 5% off at Target & Target.com, plus free 2-day shipping and extended returns Discount for new cardholders N/A Fair to Good (640+) 4.3
4
Sam's Club MastercardSam's Club members who buy a lot of gas
None 5% back on gas (on the first $6,000/yr, then 1%), 3% on dining and takeout, 3% o… Statement credit after a qualifying purchase soon after open… None Good (690+) 4.2

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