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 parties (payment_method_code VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many distinct payment methods are used by parties?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(DISTINCT payment_method_code) FROM parties