LAKS stands for innovative wearables that make everyday life easier and more secure. We are a leading manufacturer of passive wearables, known for cutting-edge technology and stylish design.
Our company is closely connected with token requestors like Fidesmo and Digiseq and works hand in hand with global payment networks such as VISA and Mastercard. This allows us to produce wearables that are not only fashionable but also secure and reliable. Each of our wearables undergoes rigorous testing and certification by VISA and Mastercard to ensure the highest security standards.
With our specialized software and NFC technology, we ensure that each wearable receives a unique ID essential for secure tokenization and payment transactions. Our commitment to quality is evident in our batching process, where each wearable is individually encoded and tested.
Discover the world of LAKS and see how our wearables can enhance your life with convenience, security, and style.
OUR STORY
LAKS was founded in 1986 by Lucas Alexander Karl Scheybal in Vienna and is a family-run Austrian company. Lucas started painting and composing music at a very early age. Later he became interested in new technologies and industrial design. He studied economics and invented Watch2Pay, the world’s first NFC (Near Field Communication) watch, certified for contactless payments with Mastercard® in 2006 link. It is exhibited in the British Museum titled as “The First Museum’s Payment Watch” see link here
To this day, Lucas is the designer and innovator of the LAKS brand. He ensures that each LAKS Wearable is developed and designed with passion and perfection. LILLI and LAURA both LAKS branded take wearable vision into a new design area.
LAKS combines creativity with cuttingedge technology and outstanding quality. The LAKS mission is to simplify the life of every customer with Style.
THE ARTIST
The art of Lucas Scheybal was influenced by his stays in Paris and New York. His grandmother gave him a piano tuning key with which he tuned his first piano to play. This event laid a foundation for his musical development. Painting and video composition complement the art that unfolds in the chosen emotional worlds.
He has already passed on all his design and creative knowledge to his children, who have started a new LAKS era together.
Here are some excerpts of his musical and video artwork on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LAKSPAY
OUR PARTNERSHIP with Mastercard®
Mastercard has been our secure and trusted partner for many years, providing our products with access to its worldwide network.
---> 37 Years of LAKS Innovation
---> 37 Years of NFC Wearables
---> 18 Years of Mastercard Payment Wearables
On June 6, 2006, Mastercard introduced the world’s initial wristwatch equipped with Mastercard PayPass technology for contactless payments, developed and manufactured by LAKS. LINK
