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The Nordy Club: Everything You Need to Know About Nordstrom Membership and the 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

You can unlock savings on each and every stylish purchase

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Updated on July 11, 2024 09:39AM EDT

If you’re a fashion lover, you probably shop at Nordstrom — but you might be missing out on hidden savings.

As the daughter of a seasoned Nordstrom cardholder who wandered the department store long before I learned the alphabet, I'm well-versed in the extensive rewards and benefits of The Nordy Club. Nordstrom's membership program is a valuable shopping tool because it provides access to the department store's best deals, exclusive benefits, and early sales just by signing up.

Read on for my breakdown of all of the reasons why the Nordstrom loyalty program is a must for every smart shopper.

When Is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

Nordstrom's signature sales event opens to the public on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. ET. However, Nordy Club members can start shopping as early as Tuesday, July 9.

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What Is The Nordy Club?

The Nordy Club is a membership that gives you a front-row seat to better savings and early access to coveted sales, including the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale — so you can grab that cute pair of shoes before anyone else.

Depending on your membership status, you can receive basic alterations for free, attend lifestyle events and workshops, and get exclusive early access to select brands and sales, such as Clear the Rack, a quarterly sale at Nordstrom Rack, the brand’s off-price department store, that offers an additional 25 percent off of the clearance section. Did someone say super savings?

How to Sign Up for The Nordy Club

Signing up for The Nordy Club membership is totally free for the most basic member level. All you need to enter is your name, phone number, and email address to get your account set up with Nordstrom and start earning points on your fashionable purchases. But if you’re an avid Nordstrom shopper who wants to get the most cash back on your purchases, you’ll need to invest to save.

Nordstrom Membership Status Levels

Member: no minimum net purchase balance
Influencer: minimum net purchase balance of $500 at Nordstrom stores
Ambassador: minimum net purchase balance of $5,000 at Nordstrom stores
Icon: minimum net purchase balance of $15,000 at Nordstrom locations while using a Nordstrom card

Member access is free and doesn't require a minimum spend per year to retain your status. You can enjoy perks like free basic alterations, early access to select brands and Nordstrom Rack's Clear the Rack sale, Nordy Club exclusive promotions, and even lifestyle workshops.

Influencer access includes all of the same perks, plus a few more. With this membership level comes three "personal double points days" where, on days of your choosing, you can earn double points on your purchases, plus priority access to Nordstrom style events. Influencers must spend at least $500 per year to retain this level of membership. You also unlock this level when you open up a Nordstrom credit card.

Ambassador access ups the ante with four additional perks, including a personal in-home stylist, a total of four "personal double points days," and invite-only events: workshops, parties, and trunk shows that only members can attend. You’ll need to spend $5,000 at Nordstrom per year to achieve and attain this level of membership.

Icon access is the cream of the Nordstrom crop, meaning you’ve spent $15,000 or more in a year at Nordstrom — and they want to thank you for it. In addition to all of the other perks, you get a total of five "personal double points days," same-day delivery in select locations, off-hours access to your favorite Nordstrom store, unlimited advanced alterations, extremely early access to the Anniversary Sale, and reimbursement for Nordstrom credit card fees. Did we mention you're also treated to Icon-Only events and exclusive dining or spa experiences?

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Nordstrom Membership Benefits

Points and Notes

With every dollar spent at either Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack, you earn one point in your Nordy Club account. With enough points, you can earn Nordstrom Notes, which are redeemable like cash at any Nordstrom store. Notes only apply toward Nordstrom purchases — you cannot exchange them for cash or credit.

1,000 points equals $10 in Nordstrom Notes
2,000 points equals $20 in Nordstrom Notes
Bonus: You can reap Notes faster (and in smaller amounts) when you purchase through the Nordstrom App.

You can earn Notes faster if you buy with a Nordstrom credit or debit card, which doubles your points per purchase (i.e. 2 points for $1). Even better, if you’ve earned enough points to unlock Ambassador or Icon status, you’ll triple your points for every dollar spent with a Nordstrom card. If you’d rather not wait as long to earn a Note or two, you can purchase though the Nordstrom App to unlock a $5 Note after earning 500 points or $15 for 1,500 points.

There are also chances for Nordy Club members to score bonus Nordstrom Notes throughout the year, which you’ll be alerted of via email. Basically, Nordstrom gives money away to some of its most loyal customers — so it’s worth it to save up Notes.

Let’s Talk Savings

Say you want the sought-after Hoka Mach 5 Running Shoe before it sells out at its discounted price of just $104.99. As a Nordy Club member, not only will you get early access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, so you actually get a chance at snagging your favorite shade, but you’ll also score 105 points, inching you closer to a Nordstrom Note rewards.

Events and Workshops

Fashion lovers will appreciate Nordstrom's upscale brand events. These gatherings are invite-only and include things like exclusive shopping parties, trunk shows, and retailer workshops.

Alterations

Members of The Nordy Club can receive free basic alterations on pieces purchased from Nordstrom stores in select Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack locations. Cardmembers have elevated access to alteration benefits, including reimbursement through Nordstrom Notes once you pay for your advanced alterations service. Cardmembers can get up to $200 back in Nordstrom Notes, and Icons can get up to $300 back.

Early Access

Having a Nordstrom membership means that you can shop sales like the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Clear the Rack Sale, plus new product and brand launches before they’re available to all other customers.

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is an annual summer event that offers limited-time deals on new arrivals, everyday favorites, and exclusive beauty bundles. Prices are slashed on popular brands like Adidas, Birkenstock, and Hoka, as well as some higher-end labels like Max Mara and Lafayette 148.

This year’s Anniversary Sale will take place from July 15 to August 4, but cardmembers can get early access to the sale depending on their status.

2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Key Dates

Everyone: July 15
Influencers: July 11—14
Ambassadors: July 10—14
Icons: July 9—14

Shoppers take advantage of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale to pad out their summer wardrobe, prepare for back-to-school season, and purchase more expensive things like boots, winter coats, and jeans while they’re off-price and off-season.

You can even buy beauty products in the Beauty Exclusives section of the Anniversary Sale, allowing you to stock up on your favorites and try popular brands like MAC Cosmetics, Charlotte Tilbury, Lancôme, and more at discounted prices.

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Shop Nordstrom Made Brands

In addition to carrying thousands of popular fashion and beauty labels, Nordstrom has its own collection of exclusive brand called Nordstrom Made. These brands make clothes for a wide range of shoppers and are only available at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores.

Nordstrom: This exclusive collection of polished, versatile pieces offers timeless styles that work for everyday life, the office, and more.
BP.: Trendy and youthful, this brand makes clothes for tweens and adults at reasonable prices.
Halogen: This brand makes workwear fun, injecting color and playfulness into their buttoned-up pieces.
Zella: Your one-stop shop for activewear and athleisure. Its prices and quality are competitive with Athleta and Lululemon.
Open Edit: The middle point between BP. and Nordstrom, this brand is great for young adults, offering a range of trendy yet elevated pieces that can fit a wide range of activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I qualify for early access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

Signing up for a Nordstrom card will give you two days early access to the sale — but Icon-level memberships grant a six-day head start to shopping.

How can I get a Nordstrom card?

All you need to do is apply online to be approved for a Nordstrom credit or retail credit card. These cards don’t have annual fees, but you can check out their APR and Fee Information and Nordstrom Credit Card Agreement to learn more.

Take Our Word for It

Alyssa Brascia is a staff shopping writer at PEOPLE who covers everything product-centered in the realms of beauty, fashion, home, and lifestyle. Brascia previously wrote shopping content for InStyle, Shape, Southern Living, and more. As a fashion lover and Nordstrom shopper from a young age (seriously, it’s her favorite thing to do with her mom and sister), Brascia compiled her own knowledge of and affinity for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and the exclusive Nordy Club membership to put together this comprehensive guide to all things deals, perks, and benefits surrounding this famed department store.