Final answer:
The correct answer to the statement regarding credit cards and magnets is A) 'true'; it is not recommended to place credit cards with magnetic strips near permanent magnets to avoid demagnetization.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is asking whether it is true or false that you do not need to have a membership card present to earn points.
However, this is not the subject matter provided for reference. Instead, the reference provided is regarding whether it is safe to place credit cards with magnetic strips near permanent magnets.
The correct answer to the referenced statement is A) true. It is not recommended to place credit cards near permanent magnets because the magnets can demagnetize the strip on the cards, potentially rendering them unusable.