What does the cryptic crossword clue "Credit card company with stock to purchase, including wine (7)" mean?

The definition is "wine". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ASTI (synonym="wine") in PLC (synonym="Public Limited Company – company with stock to purchase") = PLASTIC; definition: "Credit card" The answer is PLASTIC.

Credit card company with stock to purchase, including wine (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28965 | 1 Across | 2023-01-12 flower

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