Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The inaugural TPG Awards ceremony was this week in NYC, with everything from a live performance by Bebe Rexha to a special tribute to Captain Sully — in addition to awards for the best cards, loyalty programs and more, of course.While the full list of TPG Awards winners is out, we wanted to give you a closer look at the nominees in each category. Remember, the winners in all categories except the best airline cabins were chosen by readers.Let’s take a look at the Best Mid-Tier Card of the Year category, which includes cards with annual fees up to $300. The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card landed the most votes, likely due to perks like 2x points on all travel and dining. If you’re not ready to commit to the $550 annual fee of the Chase Sapphire Reserve, which won Best Premium Card of the Year, this card’s a great way to get your feet wet with Chase Ultimate Rewards points — one of the most valuable loyalty currencies.While the CSP got the most votes, here’s how the other finalists stacked up, in descending order:Chase Sapphire Preferred CardAmerican Express® Gold CardMarriott Rewards Premier Plus Credit CardCiti Premier® CardAlaska Airlines Visa Signature credit cardOverall, an interesting mix of transferable points cards and those that earn rewards with a specific airline or hotel loyalty program.Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.
