Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE payments ( payment_date VARCHAR, amount_paid VARCHAR, payment_type_code VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What are the payment date of the payment with amount paid higher than 300 or with payment type is 'Check

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT payment_date FROM payments WHERE amount_paid > 300 OR payment_type_code = 'Check'