As a Noun: 1. A card that has a magnetic stripe on it that you can swipe through a reader to pay for things without using cash. English = credit card. 2. A card that has a magnetic stripe on it that you can swipe through a reader to gain access to restricted areas. English = swipe card. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To move a card with a magnetic strip through a device that reads it. English = swipe.