AWB - What should be checked before presenting to banks?

1. AWB is signed as per UCP(carrier and capacity of the signatory not identified)
2. Shipper/consignor's copy of AWB is presented
3. Air port of departure and destination in the AWB not as per L/C
4. AWB evidences "accepted for carriage"
5. AWB evidences flight date and no. (if called for in the L/C)
6. Alterations are authenticated by the issuer
7. NW/GW/Measurements are consistent with other documents
8. Consignee, notify party in the AWB is as per L/C 
9. AWB does not evidence charges other than freight charges (if not allowed as per L/C)
10. AWB mentions 'freight collect/freight prepaid'
11. Description of goods consistent with the invoice.
12. AWB is dated

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