What’s often swiped in shops? (6,4)

I believe the answer is:

credit card

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(Other definitions for credit card that I've seen before include "Piece of "plastic''" , "Means of borrowing" , "Entrant to 1 Across [CASH DISPENSER]" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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