No, the IRS doesn't automatically send a paper check when they have to add an interest payment to your refund.
I know of cases where the refund is delayed and interest is added to the refund. In every case I know of, the taxpayer's preference for direct deposit was honored.
Since you received an interest amount, you will get a 1099-INT from them so that you can report that interest on your next tax return.
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