Hello

mazzercat

I am looking for a current account which will earn me some interest without paying out any direct debits, anyone help ???

18cc

You can switch to Halifax current account without needing any direct debits it won't pay you interest but it will pay you a switching bonus maybe that is what you meant

Breadcake

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/compare-best-bank-accounts/

Answering your question:
Nationwide FlexDirect: 5% for 1 year, then 1% thereafter on funds up to £2500. Must pay in at least £1000 per month.

TSB classic plus: 5% on balances up to £1500, must pay in minimum of £500 per month (and if you’re not phased by recent TSB issues).

Starling Bank: 0.5% on balances up to £2000 then 0.25% on balances between £2000 and £85000.

Don’t rule out switching offers as an alternative to interest.

PRAISETHESUN

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/compare-best-bank-accounts/

The Nationwide FlexDirect pays 5% for the first 12 months of up to £2500 and the TSB Classic Plus account (currently only openable in branch) pays 5% on up to £1500. They'd be the first ones to go for if you don't want to faff around with DDs, etc

d63

are you a student?

santander offer a student bank account that pays interest of up to 3% on the first £2000 if you meet their eligibility requirements

https://www.santander.co.uk/info/w18/current-accounts/123-student-current-account/

Katiehound

If you could find 2 x DDs you could switch to Nationwide and get £100 for doing so- as well as the interest quoted above. See referrer's board. As soon as switch complete you can axe the DDs.